US Bridges

IRR SD063 over Cheyenne Rv

Fair

Ziebach County, South Dakota · Ziebach-Haakon CO Line · Structure no. 000000069390535

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,109 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD063 over Cheyenne Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SD063 over Cheyenne Rv in Ziebach County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2044. The structure is 2,109 ft (642.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesIRR SD063
CrossesCheyenne Rv
LocationZiebach-Haakon CO Line
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates44.69938, -101.21896
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,109 ft (642.8 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2024)
Projected traffic576 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Cheyenne Rv built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SD063 over Cheyenne Rv 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does IRR SD063 over Cheyenne Rv carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD063 over Cheyenne Rv?

The structure is 2,109 ft (642.8 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD063 over Cheyenne Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.