US Bridges

IRR SD063 over Moreau Rv

Fair

Dewey County, South Dakota · 13 N JCT US 212 · Structure no. 000000021148201

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
717
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD063 over Moreau Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SD063 over Moreau Rv in Dewey County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 717 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2044. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesIRR SD063
CrossesMoreau Rv
Location13 N JCT US 212
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates45.18266, -101.20473
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (2024)
Projected traffic1,045 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 SD063 over Moreau Rv built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD063 over Moreau Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SD063 over Moreau Rv carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD063 over Moreau Rv?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD063 over Moreau Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.