US Bridges

IRR US018 over Trib to Oak Ck

Fair

Todd County, South Dakota · 9.4 W Tripp CO Line · Structure no. 000000061431020

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,303
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US018 over Trib to Oak Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR US018 over Trib to Oak Ck in Todd County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,303 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,902 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIRR US018
CrossesTrib to Oak Ck
Location9.4 W Tripp CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.3608, -100.39
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,303 (2024)
Projected traffic1,902 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR US018 over Trib to Oak Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US018 over Trib to Oak 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does IRR US018 over Trib to Oak Ck carry?

About 1,303 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IRR US018 over Trib to Oak Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns IRR US018 over Trib to Oak Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.