Rochford Road over South Fork Rapid Ck
FairPennington County, South Dakota · 1.0W & 0.4N Rochford · Structure no. 000000052158267
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rochford Road over South Fork Rapid Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rochford Road over South Fork Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rochford Road over South Fork Rapid Ck built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rochford Road over South Fork Rapid Ck 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Rochford Road over South Fork Rapid Ck carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rochford Road over South Fork Rapid Ck?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Rochford Road over South Fork Rapid Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.