US Bridges

IRR SD034 over Draw

Good

Hyde County, South Dakota · 4.8MI W JCT SD47 · Structure no. 000000035062427

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
604
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD034 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IRR SD034 over Draw in Hyde County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 604 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 939 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIRR SD034
CrossesDraw
Location4.8MI W JCT SD47
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates44.26956, -99.53772
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2024)
Projected traffic939 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SD034 over Draw built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD034 over Draw 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does IRR SD034 over Draw carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD034 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IRR SD034 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.