US Bridges

IRR US018 over Little White Rv

Fair

Todd County, South Dakota · 9.2 W JCT US 83 N · Structure no. 000000061182044

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US018 over Little White Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR US018 over Little White Rv in Todd County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,956 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesIRR US018
CrossesLittle White Rv
Location9.2 W JCT US 83 N
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.32502, -100.88319
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2024)
Projected traffic1,956 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 US018 over Little White Rv built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US018 over Little White Rv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IRR US018 over Little White Rv carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IRR US018 over Little White Rv?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US018 over Little White Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.