US Bridges

IRR SD044 over Lost Dog Ck

Good

Jackson County, South Dakota · 4.4 SE of Interior · Structure no. 000000036105212

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
526
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD044 over Lost Dog Ck is a concrete culvert carrying IRR SD044 over Lost Dog Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIRR SD044
CrossesLost Dog Ck
Location4.4 SE of Interior
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates43.69044, -101.93197
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic526 (2024)
Projected traffic758 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 SD044 over Lost Dog Ck built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD044 over Lost Dog Ck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SD044 over Lost Dog Ck carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD044 over Lost Dog Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IRR SD044 over Lost Dog Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.