US Bridges

Fifth Street over Rapid Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.1N 5th ST & Omaha - Rc · Structure no. 000000052414299

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,270
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Street over Rapid Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fifth Street 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 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 11,270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,270 by 2032. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFifth Street
CrossesRapid Ck
Location0.1N 5th ST & Omaha - Rc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.08463, -103.22396
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,270 (2022)
Projected traffic11,270 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Street over Rapid Ck built?

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

What condition is Fifth 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 Fifth Street over Rapid Ck carry?

About 11,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Street over Rapid Ck?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Street over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.