US Bridges

Bradsky Road over Rapid Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 3.5 W & 1.3 N Caputa · Structure no. 000000052500347

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradsky Road over Rapid Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bradsky Road over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 311 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBradsky Road
CrossesRapid Ck
Location3.5 W & 1.3 N Caputa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.01299, -103.05076
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2022)
Projected traffic311 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bradsky Road over Rapid Ck built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradsky Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bradsky Road over Rapid Ck carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bradsky Road over Rapid Ck?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bradsky Road over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.