IRR BIA RTE 3 over Veo Creek
GoodDewey County, South Dakota · 16 KM East of Whitehorse · Structure no. 0000A01340B0004
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 3 over Veo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Veo Creek in Dewey County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 3 over Veo Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Veo Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 3 over Veo Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Veo Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Veo Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.