IRR BIA RTE 2 over Medicine Root Creek
FairCounty 102, South Dakota · 0.5 KM East of Kyle · Structure no. 00000000000A129
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,314
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 2 over Medicine Root Creek is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over Medicine Root Creek in County 102, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,314 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,537 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 2 over Medicine Root Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Medicine Root Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 2 over Medicine Root Creek carry?
About 1,314 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Medicine Root Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over Medicine Root Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.