IRR BIA RTE 1 over Bear in the Lodge Creek
GoodJackson County, South Dakota · 8 KM S 7.2 KM E Interior · Structure no. 00000000000A115
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 1 over Bear in the Lodge Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1 over Bear in the Lodge Creek in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 1 over Bear in the Lodge Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Bear in the Lodge 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1 over Bear in the Lodge Creek carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Bear in the Lodge Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1 over Bear in the Lodge Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.