US Bridges

IRR US018 over Wolf Ck

Fair

County 102, South Dakota · 0.3 N of Pine Ridge · Structure no. 000000057228471

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,154
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US018 over Wolf Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR US018 over Wolf Ck in County 102, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 5,154 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,860 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesIRR US018
CrossesWolf Ck
Location0.3 N of Pine Ridge
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.02912, -102.55692
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,154 (2024)
Projected traffic6,860 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US018 over Wolf 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does IRR US018 over Wolf Ck carry?

About 5,154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IRR US018 over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR US018 over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.