IRR BIA RTE 5 over Little White River
GoodTodd County, South Dakota · 16 KM NE of Spring Creek · Structure no. 0000A07345B0033
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,096
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 5 over Little White River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 5 over Little White River in Todd County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,282 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 5 over Little White River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR 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 IRR BIA RTE 5 over Little White River carry?
About 1,096 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 5 over Little White River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 5 over Little White River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.