Idlehurst Lane over Rapid Ck
PoorPosted for loadPennington County, South Dakota · 0.8SW Canyon Lk Dam - Rc · Structure no. 000000052372320
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Idlehurst Lane over Rapid Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Idlehurst Lane over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Idlehurst Lane over Rapid Ck built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Idlehurst Lane over Rapid Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Idlehurst Lane over Rapid Ck carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Idlehurst Lane over Rapid Ck?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Idlehurst Lane over Rapid Ck?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.