Irr Bia Rte 1 over Bear In the Lodge Creek
Jackson County, South Dakota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Irr Bia Rte 1 over Bear In the Lodge Creek in Jackson County, South Dakota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 146 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- It is one of 26 of the 89 inventoried bridges in Jackson County rated good (29.2%); 13 (14.6%) 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 July 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 | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 140 ft |
| Location | 8 Km S 7.2 Km E Interior |
| NBI structure number | 00000000000A115 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 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 Jackson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I090 over Br Big Buffalo Ck | 1968 | 6,560 | Fair |
| I090 W over Whitewater Ck | 1986 | 3,956 | Fair |
| I090 E over Whitewater Ck | 1973 | 3,956 | Fair |
| I090 W over SD073 Ck | 1967 | 3,552 | Fair |
| I090 E over SD073 Ck | 1967 | 3,552 | Good |
| I090 W over County Rd | 1967 | 3,552 | Fair |
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