US Bridges

IRR Ar SD063 over Church Ck

Good

Mellette County, South Dakota · 4.8 N JCT 44 E · Structure no. 000000048020162

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Ar SD063 over Church Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR Ar SD063 over Church Ck in Mellette County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesIRR Ar SD063
CrossesChurch Ck
Location4.8 N JCT 44 E
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates43.63276, -101.19973
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2024)
Projected traffic222 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Church Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Ar SD063 over Church 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 2023.

How much traffic does IRR Ar SD063 over Church Ck carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IRR Ar SD063 over Church Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR Ar SD063 over Church Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.