IRR US212 over Bear Ck
FairZiebach County, South Dakota · 0.5 W of Dupree · Structure no. 000000069194290
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR US212 over Bear Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR US212 over Bear Ck in Ziebach County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,713 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US212 over Bear Ck built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR US212 over Bear 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does IRR US212 over Bear Ck carry?
About 1,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is IRR US212 over Bear Ck?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns IRR US212 over Bear Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.