US Bridges

IRR Ar US083 over Ck

Good

Mellette County, South Dakota · 2.3 S JCT Sd 44 E · Structure no. 000000048258254

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,525
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Ar US083 over Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR Ar US083 over Ck in Mellette 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 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 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,914 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesIRR Ar US083
CrossesCk
Location2.3 S JCT Sd 44 E
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates43.50128, -100.73416
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2024)
Projected traffic1,914 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US083 over Ck built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Ar US083 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR Ar US083 over Ck carry?

About 1,525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IRR Ar US083 over Ck?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR Ar US083 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.