US Bridges

Igloo RD over Coal Ck

PoorPosted for load

Fall River County, South Dakota · 0.1 E Igloo (SD298) · Structure no. 000000024102188

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
154 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Igloo RD over Coal Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Igloo RD over Coal Ck in Fall River County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIgloo RD
CrossesCoal Ck
Location0.1 E Igloo (SD298)
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.20433, -103.85371
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic23 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Igloo RD over Coal Ck built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Igloo RD over Coal Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Igloo RD over Coal Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Igloo RD over Coal Ck?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Igloo RD over Coal Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.