US Bridges

IRR SD065 over Ck

Fair

Ziebach County, South Dakota · 2.1 N JCT US 212 · Structure no. 000000069220270

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD065 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR SD065 over Ck in Ziebach County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 879 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesIRR SD065
CrossesCk
Location2.1 N JCT US 212
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates45.08187, -101.56813
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic879 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 SD065 over Ck built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD065 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does IRR SD065 over Ck carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD065 over Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns IRR SD065 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.