US Bridges

Park Drive over Rapid Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.2S Park DR & SD44 - Rc · Structure no. 000000052384316

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Drive over Rapid Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Park Drive over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPark Drive
CrossesRapid Ck
Location0.2S Park DR & SD44 - Rc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.0588, -103.28416
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Drive over Rapid Ck built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Park Drive over Rapid Ck carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Drive over Rapid Ck?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Park Drive over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.