US Bridges

Sonquist Lane over Rapid Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.3W 0.2S Johnson Sd · Structure no. 000000052305300

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonquist Lane over Rapid Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sonquist Lane over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSonquist Lane
CrossesRapid Ck
Location0.3W 0.2S Johnson Sd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.08191, -103.44292
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic27 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sonquist Lane over Rapid Ck built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sonquist Lane over Rapid Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Sonquist Lane over Rapid Ck carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sonquist Lane over Rapid Ck?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sonquist Lane over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.