SD044 over Rapid Ck
FairPennington County, South Dakota · 4.1 SW JCT Sd 231 · Structure no. 000000052371320
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,920
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over Rapid Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD044 over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,920 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,140 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SD044 over Rapid Ck built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SD044 over Rapid Ck carry?
About 5,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over Rapid Ck?
The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over Rapid Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.