US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 30 over Little White River

Good

Todd County, South Dakota · 1.5MI W Spring Crk School · Structure no. 00000000000A071

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 30 over Little White River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 30 over Little White River in Todd County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 30
CrossesLittle White River
Location1.5MI W Spring Crk School
RouteFederal Lands Road 30
Coordinates43.1215, -101.05972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic185 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 30 over Little White River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 30 over Little White River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 30 over Little White River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 30 over Little White River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 30 over Little White River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.