IRR BIA RTE 2
Carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over RED WATER CREEK
8.5 KM E OF SD HWY 63, Dewey, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE 2
The IRR BIA RTE 2 bridge in Dewey, South Dakota carries IRR BIA RTE 2 over RED WATER CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.3 meters (70 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 180 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IRR BIA RTE 2 compares
Live comparison across South Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 180 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000000A002
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
IRR BIA RTE 2 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare IRR BIA RTE 2 against other structures in Dewey and across South Dakota. South Dakota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IRR BIA RTE 2?
IRR BIA RTE 2 in Dewey, South Dakota has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRR BIA RTE 2 inspected?
IRR BIA RTE 2's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 180 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR BIA RTE 2 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IRR BIA RTE 2?
IRR BIA RTE 2 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE 2?
IRR BIA RTE 2 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is IRR BIA RTE 2 and does age affect safety?
IRR BIA RTE 2 was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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