US Bridges

IRR SD063 over Dupree Ck

Poor

Ziebach County, South Dakota · 1.7 N Haakon CO Line · Structure no. 000000069383519

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD063 over Dupree Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SD063 over Dupree Ck in Ziebach County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 894 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesIRR SD063
CrossesDupree Ck
Location1.7 N Haakon CO Line
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates44.71962, -101.23209
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed—
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 Dupree Ck built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD063 over Dupree Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SD063 over Dupree Ck carry?

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

How long is IRR SD063 over Dupree Ck?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD063 over Dupree Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.