US Bridges

US183 over Dry Run Ck

Fair

Tripp County, South Dakota · 1.0 N JCT US 18 · Structure no. 000000062110259

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over Dry Run Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US183 over Dry Run Ck in Tripp County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesUS183
CrossesDry Run Ck
Location1.0 N JCT US 18
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates43.4014, -100.0277
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2024)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US183 over Dry Run Ck built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 over Dry Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does US183 over Dry Run Ck carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US183 over Dry Run Ck?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US183 over Dry Run Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.