IRR BIA RTE 9 over Abear Creek
FairZiebach County, South Dakota · 10 KM East of JCT Sd 63 · Structure no. 00000000000A011
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 93
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 9 over Abear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 9 over Abear Creek in Ziebach County, South Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 9 over Abear Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 9 over Abear Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 9 over Abear Creek carry?
About 93 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 9 over Abear Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 9 over Abear Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.