US Bridges

IRR SD044 over Pass Ck

Good

Jackson County, South Dakota · 5.2 E JCT Sd 73 · Structure no. 000000036361298

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD044 over Pass Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SD044 over Pass Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesIRR SD044
CrossesPass Ck
Location5.2 E JCT Sd 73
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates43.56625, -101.42002
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic606 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 Pass Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD044 over Pass 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does IRR SD044 over Pass Ck carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD044 over Pass Ck?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD044 over Pass Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.