US Bridges

IRR Ar US012 over Burlington Northern RR

Fair

Walworth County, South Dakota · 0.3 E Corson CO Line · Structure no. 000000065005025

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Ar US012 over Burlington Northern RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR Ar US012 over Burlington Northern RR in Walworth County, South Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 2,071 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIRR Ar US012
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location0.3 E Corson CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates45.55922, -100.4578
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,071 (2024)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR Ar US012 over Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Ar US012 over Burlington Northern RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does IRR Ar US012 over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 2,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IRR Ar US012 over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR Ar US012 over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.