US Bridges

IRR SD020 over Irish Ck

Good

Ziebach County, South Dakota · 7.5 E of Glad Valley · Structure no. 000000069195060

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD020 over Irish Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SD020 over Irish Ck in Ziebach County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesIRR SD020
CrossesIrish Ck
Location7.5 E of Glad Valley
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates45.38584, -101.62578
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic187 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 IRR SD020 over Irish Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD020 over Irish Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does IRR SD020 over Irish Ck carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD020 over Irish Ck?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD020 over Irish Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.