US Bridges

IRR SD065 over Bear Ck

Good

Ziebach County, South Dakota · 0.2 N JCT US 212 · Structure no. 000000069220289

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD065 over Bear Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR SD065 over Bear Ck in Ziebach County, South Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 879 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesIRR SD065
CrossesBear Ck
Location0.2 N JCT US 212
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates45.05416, -101.56821
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Bear Ck built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD065 over Bear 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 SD065 over Bear Ck carry?

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

How long is IRR SD065 over Bear Ck?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD065 over Bear Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.