US Bridges

Norris Peak Road over Rapid Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · Johnsons Siding · Structure no. 000000052308298

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
654
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norris Peak Road over Rapid Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Norris Peak Road over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 654 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

CarriesNorris Peak Road
CrossesRapid Ck
LocationJohnsons Siding
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.08515, -103.4377
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2022)
Projected traffic654 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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 Norris Peak Road over Rapid Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norris Peak Road 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 Norris Peak Road over Rapid Ck carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Norris Peak Road over Rapid Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Norris Peak Road over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.