US Bridges

IRR SD1806 over Straight Ck

Fair

Lyman County, South Dakota · 6.7 NW JCT Sd 273 · Structure no. 000000043216034

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD1806 over Straight Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SD1806 over Straight Ck in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesIRR SD1806
CrossesStraight Ck
Location6.7 NW JCT Sd 273
RouteState Highway 1806
Coordinates44.14853, -99.93543
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2024)
Projected traffic227 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 SD1806 over Straight Ck built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD1806 over Straight 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SD1806 over Straight Ck carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD1806 over Straight Ck?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD1806 over Straight Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.