US Bridges

IRR SD020 over Ck

Good

Dewey County, South Dakota · 5.2 E JCT Sd 63 · Structure no. 000000021191029

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD020 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR SD020 over Ck in Dewey County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,298 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesIRR SD020
CrossesCk
Location5.2 E JCT Sd 63
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates45.42993, -101.11657
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2024)
Projected traffic1,298 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Ck built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD020 over Ck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IRR SD020 over Ck carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD020 over Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR SD020 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.