US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 9 over Little White River

FairPosted for load

Todd County, South Dakota · 4.0 KM N JCT US 18 & Rt 9 · Structure no. 00000000000A030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
531
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 9 over Little White River is a concrete channel beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 9 over Little White River in Todd County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 531 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 9
CrossesLittle White River
Location4.0 KM N JCT US 18 & Rt 9
RouteFederal Lands Road 9
Coordinates43.35972, -100.86886
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2024)
Projected traffic621 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 9 over Little White River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 9 over Little White River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 9 over Little White River carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 9 over Little White River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 9 over Little White River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.