US Bridges

Maple Avenue over Rapid Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.1N Maple &omaha ST - Rc · Structure no. 000000052420299

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Avenue over Rapid Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Maple Avenue over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaple Avenue
CrossesRapid Ck
Location0.1N Maple &omaha ST - Rc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.08228, -103.21173
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Avenue over Rapid Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Avenue 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 Maple Avenue over Rapid Ck carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maple Avenue over Rapid Ck?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Avenue over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.