Irr Bia Rte 6 over Ash Creek
Ziebach County, South Dakota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Irr Bia Rte 6 over Ash Creek in Ziebach County, South Dakota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, making it 57 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 814 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- It is one of 7 of the 30 inventoried bridges in Ziebach County rated good (23.3%); 3 (10.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 105 ft |
| Location | 19KM West of Cherry Creek |
| NBI structure number | 00000000000A015 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Ziebach County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irr US212 over Ck | 1954 | 1,291 | Fair |
| Irr US212 over Bear Ck | 1954 | 1,130 | Fair |
| Irr US212 over Bear Ck | 1955 | 1,083 | Fair |
| Irr SD063 over Rudy Ck Tributary | 1994 | 590 | Fair |
| Irr SD063 over Rudey Ck | 1993 | 590 | Fair |
| Irr SD063 over Dupree Ck | 1961 | 590 | Poor |
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