BIA 10 over Medicine Creek
GoodLyman County, South Dakota · 12KM SW of Lower Brule · Structure no. 0000A15343B0057
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 338
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
BIA 10 over Medicine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BIA 10 over Medicine Creek in Lyman County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was BIA 10 over Medicine Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is BIA 10 over Medicine Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does BIA 10 over Medicine Creek carry?
About 338 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is BIA 10 over Medicine Creek?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns BIA 10 over Medicine Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.