US Bridges

IRR SD063 over Rudy Ck Tributary

Fair

Ziebach County, South Dakota · 9.4 S Dewey CO Line · Structure no. 000000069360425

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD063 over Rudy Ck Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR SD063 over Rudy Ck Tributary in Ziebach County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 894 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesIRR SD063
CrossesRudy Ck Tributary
Location9.4 S Dewey CO Line
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates44.85705, -101.27854
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic894 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 SD063 over Rudy Ck Tributary built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD063 over Rudy Ck Tributary 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SD063 over Rudy Ck Tributary carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD063 over Rudy Ck Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR SD063 over Rudy Ck Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.