US Bridges

IRR US018 over White Clay Ck

Fair

County 102, South Dakota · 12.7 E Fall River CO · Structure no. 000000057133360

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,294
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US018 over White Clay Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR US018 over White Clay Ck in County 102, South Dakota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,294 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,722 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesIRR US018
CrossesWhite Clay Ck
Location12.7 E Fall River CO
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.18799, -102.7525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,294 (2024)
Projected traffic1,722 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 US018 over White Clay Ck built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US018 over White Clay Ck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IRR US018 over White Clay Ck carry?

About 1,294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IRR US018 over White Clay Ck?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US018 over White Clay Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.