IRR BIA RTE 5 over Counselor Creek
PoorPosted for loadLyman County, South Dakota · 6.8 KM SE of Lower Brule · Structure no. 00000000000A058
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 663
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 5 over Counselor Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 5 over Counselor Creek in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 663 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 5 over Counselor Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 5 over Counselor Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 5 over Counselor Creek carry?
About 663 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 5 over Counselor Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 5 over Counselor Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.