US Bridges

Twelfth Street over Rapid Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.1N 12th&OMAHA - Rc · Structure no. 000000052408298

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twelfth Street over Rapid Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Twelfth Street over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTwelfth Street
CrossesRapid Ck
Location0.1N 12th&OMAHA - Rc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.08596, -103.23747
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twelfth Street over Rapid Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twelfth Street 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 Twelfth Street over Rapid Ck carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Twelfth Street over Rapid Ck?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Twelfth Street over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.