US Bridges

West Main St. over Rapid Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.3 W JCT Sd 44 - Rc · Structure no. 000000052399300

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,745
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main St. over Rapid Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Main St. over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,745 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,750 by 2032. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWest Main St.
CrossesRapid Ck
Location0.3 W JCT Sd 44 - Rc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.0818, -103.25639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,745 (2022)
Projected traffic27,750 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Main St. over Rapid Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main St. over Rapid Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does West Main St. over Rapid Ck carry?

About 20,745 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Main St. over Rapid Ck?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns West Main St. over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.