US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1 over Eagles Nest Creek

Good

Jackson County, South Dakota · 14.5 KM SE of Interior · Structure no. 00000000000A116

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1 over Eagles Nest Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 1 over Eagles Nest Creek in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1
CrossesEagles Nest Creek
Location14.5 KM SE of Interior
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates43.66599, -101.77617
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 BIA RTE 1 over Eagles Nest Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Eagles Nest 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 Eagles Nest Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Eagles Nest Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1 over Eagles Nest Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.