US Bridges

IRR SD073 over White Rv

Fair

Jackson County, South Dakota · 6 S of Kadoka · Structure no. 000000036309168

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
441 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
998
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD073 over White Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SD073 over White Rv in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 998 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,439 by 2044. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesIRR SD073
CrossesWhite Rv
Location6 S of Kadoka
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates43.75286, -101.52449
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic998 (2024)
Projected traffic1,439 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SD073 over White Rv built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD073 over White Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR SD073 over White Rv carry?

About 998 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD073 over White Rv?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD073 over White Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.