IRR BIA RTE 6 over Bear in the Lodge Creek
GoodJackson County, South Dakota · 1 KM N of Hisle · Structure no. 00000000000A147
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 6 over Bear in the Lodge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 6 over Bear in the Lodge Creek in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 6 over Bear in the Lodge Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 6 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 6 over Bear in the Lodge Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 6 over Bear in the Lodge Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 6 over Bear in the Lodge Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.