US Bridges

IRR US212 over Virgin Ck

Good

Dewey County, South Dakota · 0.6 W of Laplant · Structure no. 000000021411226

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US212 over Virgin Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR US212 over Virgin Ck in Dewey County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 601 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 km).

CarriesIRR US212
CrossesVirgin Ck
Location0.6 W of Laplant
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates45.14621, -100.66136
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2024)
Projected traffic876 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.7 mi (117 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US212 over Virgin Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US212 over Virgin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IRR US212 over Virgin Ck carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IRR US212 over Virgin Ck?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US212 over Virgin Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.