Irr Bia Rte 3 over Veo Creek
Dewey County, South Dakota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Irr Bia Rte 3 over Veo Creek in Dewey County, South Dakota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 550 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- It is one of 15 of the 27 inventoried bridges in Dewey County rated good (55.6%); 4 (14.8%) are rated poor.
- 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 (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 76 ft |
| Location | 16 Km East of Whitehorse |
| NBI structure number | 0000A01340B0004 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Dewey County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irr US212 over Little Bear Ck | 2023 | 1,291 | Good |
| Irr SD020 over Ck | 1997 | 890 | Good |
| Irr SD020 over Ck | 1997 | 890 | Good |
| Irr SD063 over Moreau Rv | 1971 | 717 | Fair |
| Irr US212 over Virgin Ck | 1990 | 601 | Good |
| Irr US212 over Virgin Ck | 1988 | 601 | Good |
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