US Bridges

IRR SD073 over Settin UP Ck

Fair

Jackson County, South Dakota · 5.0 S JCT Sd 44 · Structure no. 000000036320338

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD073 over Settin UP Ck is a concrete culvert carrying IRR SD073 over Settin UP 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesIRR SD073
CrossesSettin UP Ck
Location5.0 S JCT Sd 44
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates43.50851, -101.50099
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2024)
Projected traffic858 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 Settin UP Ck built?

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

What condition is IRR SD073 over Settin UP Ck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SD073 over Settin UP Ck carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD073 over Settin UP Ck?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns IRR SD073 over Settin UP Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.