US Bridges

I190 over Rapid Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.1 N JCT Sd 44 · Structure no. 000000052409298

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,340
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I190 over Rapid Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying I190 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 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 17,340 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,386 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI190
CrossesRapid Ck
Location0.1 N JCT Sd 44
RouteInterstate 190
Coordinates44.08598, -103.23336
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,340 (2023)
Projected traffic22,386 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I190 over Rapid Ck built?

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

What condition is I190 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I190 over Rapid Ck carry?

About 17,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I190 over Rapid Ck?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I190 over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.