US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 6 over Red Scaffold Creek

Fair

Ziebach County, South Dakota · In Red Scaffold · Structure no. 00000000000A017

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 6 over Red Scaffold Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 6 over Red Scaffold Creek in Ziebach County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 6
CrossesRed Scaffold Creek
LocationIn Red Scaffold
RouteFederal Lands Road 6
Coordinates44.76717, -101.83972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2023)
Projected traffic263 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 BIA RTE 6 over Red Scaffold Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 6 over Red Scaffold 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 6 over Red Scaffold Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 6 over Red Scaffold Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 6 over Red Scaffold Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.