US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 36 over White Clay Creek

Good

County 102, South Dakota · 0.3KM E of Oglala School · Structure no. 00000000000A136

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,551
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 36 over White Clay Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 36 over White Clay Creek in County 102, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,551 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,956 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 36
CrossesWhite Clay Creek
Location0.3KM E of Oglala School
RouteFederal Lands Road 36
Coordinates43.02449, -102.56502
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,551 (2023)
Projected traffic7,956 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 36 over White Clay Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 36 over White Clay 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 36 over White Clay Creek carry?

About 7,551 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 36 over White Clay Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 36 over White Clay Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.