US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 11 over Rosebud Creek

Poor

Todd County, South Dakota · Rosebud Street in Rosebud · Structure no. 00000000000A039

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 11 over Rosebud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 11 over Rosebud Creek in Todd County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 11
CrossesRosebud Creek
LocationRosebud Street in Rosebud
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
Coordinates43.23733, -100.85769
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2022)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 11 over Rosebud Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 11 over Rosebud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 11 over Rosebud Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 11 over Rosebud Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 11 over Rosebud Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.