US Bridges

IRR US018 over Stinking Water Ck

Fair

County 102, South Dakota · 4.8 NE JCT Sd 391 · Structure no. 000000057430424

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US018 over Stinking Water Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR US018 over Stinking Water Ck in County 102, South Dakota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,504 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesIRR US018
CrossesStinking Water Ck
Location4.8 NE JCT Sd 391
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.09906, -102.16129
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic1,130 (2024)
Projected traffic1,504 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR US018 over Stinking Water Ck built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US018 over Stinking Water 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IRR US018 over Stinking Water Ck carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IRR US018 over Stinking Water Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR US018 over Stinking Water Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.