Chapel Lane over Rapid Ck
PoorPennington County, South Dakota · Chapel Lane & SD44 - Rc · Structure no. 000000052378315
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chapel Lane over Rapid Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapel Lane over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 51 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.
It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 41 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chapel Lane over Rapid Ck built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Chapel 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 Chapel Lane over Rapid Ck carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chapel Lane over Rapid Ck?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Chapel Lane over Rapid Ck?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.