BIA RTE 5 over Little White River
GoodTodd County, South Dakota · Spring Creek · Structure no. 00000000000A141
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
BIA RTE 5 over Little White River is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying BIA RTE 5 over Little White River in Todd County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was BIA RTE 5 over Little White River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is BIA RTE 5 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 BIA RTE 5 over Little White River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is BIA RTE 5 over Little White River?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns BIA RTE 5 over Little White River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.