US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N over Trib of Medicine Root Ck

Good

County 102, South Dakota · 10.8 KM N of SH 2 · Structure no. 0000A06344B0157

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N over Trib of Medicine Root Ck is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE N over Trib of Medicine Root Ck in County 102, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N
CrossesTrib of Medicine Root Ck
Location10.8 KM N of SH 2
RouteFederal Lands Road 25
Coordinates43.5061, -102.22261
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE N over Trib of Medicine Root Ck built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N over Trib of Medicine Root 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N over Trib of Medicine Root Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N over Trib of Medicine Root Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N over Trib of Medicine Root Ck?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.