US Bridges

Cambell ST over Rapid Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.6 S JCT Sd 44 · Structure no. 000000052430307

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,415
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cambell ST over Rapid Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cambell ST over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 58 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 21,415 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,837 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCambell ST
CrossesRapid Ck
Location0.6 S JCT Sd 44
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.07412, -103.1917
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,415 (2022)
Projected traffic29,837 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cambell ST over Rapid Ck built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Cambell ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cambell ST over Rapid Ck carry?

About 21,415 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cambell ST over Rapid Ck?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Cambell ST over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.