Thunderhead Falls over Rapid Ck
GoodPennington County, South Dakota · 0.8E 1.8S Johnson Sd · Structure no. 000000052316316
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thunderhead Falls over Rapid Ck is a concrete frame carrying Thunderhead Falls over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thunderhead Falls over Rapid Ck built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thunderhead Falls 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 Thunderhead Falls over Rapid Ck carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Thunderhead Falls over Rapid Ck?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Thunderhead Falls over Rapid Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.