US Bridges

IRR US083 over Antelope Ck

Fair

Todd County, South Dakota · 0.1 S JCT US 18 · Structure no. 000000061300061

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,544
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US083 over Antelope Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR US083 over Antelope Ck in Todd County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,544 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,714 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIRR US083
CrossesAntelope Ck
Location0.1 S JCT US 18
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates43.3025, -100.6525
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,544 (2024)
Projected traffic3,714 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$775,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR US083 over Antelope Ck built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US083 over Antelope Ck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IRR US083 over Antelope Ck carry?

About 2,544 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR US083 over Antelope Ck?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US083 over Antelope Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.