US Bridges

IRR Ar SD020 over Lyon Ck

Fair

Perkins County, South Dakota · 0.9 W Ziebach CO Line · Structure no. 000000053454350

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Ar SD020 over Lyon Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR Ar SD020 over Lyon Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesIRR Ar SD020
CrossesLyon Ck
Location0.9 W Ziebach CO Line
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates45.44343, -102.01641
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic187 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR Ar SD020 over Lyon Ck built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Ar SD020 over Lyon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IRR Ar SD020 over Lyon Ck carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IRR Ar SD020 over Lyon Ck?

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

Who owns IRR Ar SD020 over Lyon Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.