US Bridges

IRR State Park RD over Little Moreau Rv

FairPosted for load

Dewey County, South Dakota · 5.7S .3W Timber Lk · Structure no. 000000021207087

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

IRR State Park RD over Little Moreau Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR State Park RD over Little Moreau Rv in Dewey County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIRR State Park RD
CrossesLittle Moreau Rv
Location5.7S .3W Timber Lk
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates45.34547, -101.08324
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic19 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR State Park RD over Little Moreau Rv built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR State Park RD over Little 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR State Park RD over Little Moreau Rv carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR State Park RD over Little Moreau Rv?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns IRR State Park RD over Little Moreau Rv?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.