US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3202 over White River

Fair

County 102, South Dakota · 10 KM East of Slim Butte · Structure no. 00000000000A130

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3202 over White River is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 3202 over White River in County 102, South Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 66 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 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3202
CrossesWhite River
Location10 KM East of Slim Butte
RouteFederal Lands Road 3202
Coordinates43.07502, -102.812
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2023)
Projected traffic163 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 BIA RTE 3202 over White River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3202 over White River 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 3202 over White River carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3202 over White River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3202 over White River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.