Tomahawk DR over Drainage Channel
PoorPosted for loadPennington County, South Dakota · 175W Cntry Club DR - Rc · Structure no. 000000052391316
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tomahawk DR over Drainage Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tomahawk DR over Drainage Channel in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Tomahawk DR over Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tomahawk DR over Drainage Channel 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 Tomahawk DR over Drainage Channel carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Tomahawk DR over Drainage Channel?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Tomahawk DR over Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.