US Bridges

Hisega Drive over Rapid Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.1E 0.1S Hisega Ldg · Structure no. 000000052327321

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hisega Drive over Rapid Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hisega Drive 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHisega Drive
CrossesRapid Ck
Location0.1E 0.1S Hisega Ldg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.05188, -103.40066
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic106 (2022)
Projected traffic106 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 Hisega Drive over Rapid Ck built?

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

What condition is Hisega Drive over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hisega Drive over Rapid Ck carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hisega Drive 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 Hisega Drive over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.