US Bridges

Jolly Lane over Rapid Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.3S SD44 on Jollyln Rc · Structure no. 000000052450319

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jolly Lane over Rapid Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jolly Lane over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJolly Lane
CrossesRapid Ck
Location0.3S SD44 on Jollyln Rc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.05357, -103.15144
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jolly Lane over Rapid Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jolly Lane 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 Jolly Lane over Rapid Ck carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jolly Lane over Rapid Ck?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Jolly Lane over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.