US Bridges

IRR SD034 over Cheyenne Rv

Poor

Haakon County, South Dakota · Ziebach CO Line · Structure no. 000000028035151

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,204 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
567
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD034 over Cheyenne Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SD034 over Cheyenne Rv in Haakon County, South Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 567 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 904 by 2044. The structure is 1,204 ft (367 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIRR SD034
CrossesCheyenne Rv
LocationZiebach CO Line
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates44.52891, -101.93007
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,204 ft (367 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2024)
Projected traffic904 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR SD034 over Cheyenne Rv built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD034 over Cheyenne Rv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SD034 over Cheyenne Rv carry?

About 567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD034 over Cheyenne Rv?

The structure is 1,204 ft (367 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD034 over Cheyenne Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.