US Bridges

IRR US018 over Cheyenne Ck

Good

County 102, South Dakota · 2.0 N of Pine Ridge · Structure no. 000000057223456

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,274
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US018 over Cheyenne Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR US018 over Cheyenne Ck in County 102, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,274 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,358 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesIRR US018
CrossesCheyenne Ck
Location2.0 N of Pine Ridge
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.05239, -102.56768
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating109.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,274 (2024)
Projected traffic4,358 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Cheyenne Ck built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US018 over Cheyenne 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR US018 over Cheyenne Ck carry?

About 3,274 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IRR US018 over Cheyenne Ck?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns IRR US018 over Cheyenne Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.