US Bridges

IRR Ar SD063 over Brave Bull Ck

Good

Jackson County, South Dakota · 0.6 S JCT I 90 · Structure no. 000000036436111

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Ar SD063 over Brave Bull Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR Ar SD063 over Brave Bull Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesIRR Ar SD063
CrossesBrave Bull Ck
Location0.6 S JCT I 90
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates43.83489, -101.2713
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic106 (2024)
Projected traffic153 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Ar SD063 over Brave Bull Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Ar SD063 over Brave Bull 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does IRR Ar SD063 over Brave Bull Ck carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IRR Ar SD063 over Brave Bull Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IRR Ar SD063 over Brave Bull Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.