US Bridges

E. Main St. over Rapid Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.2W Main & Lacross - Rc · Structure no. 000000052424302

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Main St. over Rapid Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Main St. over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Main St.
CrossesRapid Ck
Location0.2W Main & Lacross - Rc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.07927, -103.20383
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2022)
Projected traffic930 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Main St. over Rapid Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is E. 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 E. Main St. over Rapid Ck carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E. Main St. over Rapid Ck?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E. Main St. over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.