US Bridges

IRR SD020 over Little Moreau Rv

Good

Dewey County, South Dakota · 0.1 W JCT Sd 63 · Structure no. 000000021139030

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD020 over Little Moreau Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR SD020 over Little Moreau Rv in Dewey County, South Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 598 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesIRR SD020
CrossesLittle Moreau Rv
Location0.1 W JCT Sd 63
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates45.42918, -101.22549
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2024)
Projected traffic872 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR SD020 over Little Moreau Rv built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD020 over Little Moreau Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SD020 over Little Moreau Rv carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD020 over Little Moreau Rv?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns IRR SD020 over Little Moreau Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.