Reservoir Road over Rapid Ck
FairPennington County, South Dakota · .5 S Highway 44 · Structure no. 000000052460329
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 621
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reservoir Road over Rapid Ck is a concrete frame carrying Reservoir Road over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 621 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reservoir Road over Rapid Ck built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reservoir Road 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Reservoir Road over Rapid Ck carry?
About 621 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Reservoir Road over Rapid Ck?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Reservoir Road over Rapid Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.