US Bridges

IRR US018 over White Clay Ck

Good

County 102, South Dakota · 5.6 NW of Pine Ridge · Structure no. 000000057206426

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,131
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US018 over White Clay Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR US018 over White Clay Ck in County 102, South Dakota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 2,131 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,836 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesIRR US018
CrossesWhite Clay Ck
Location5.6 NW of Pine Ridge
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.09438, -102.60219
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,131 (2024)
Projected traffic2,836 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US018 over White Clay 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 2023.

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

About 2,131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR US018 over White Clay Ck?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US018 over White Clay Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.