US Bridges

Antelope Creek RD over Rapid Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.8 W & 0.4 S Caputa · Structure no. 000000052530364

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antelope Creek RD over Rapid Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Antelope Creek RD over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesAntelope Creek RD
CrossesRapid Ck
Location0.8 W & 0.4 S Caputa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.98918, -102.9991
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 Antelope Creek RD over Rapid Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antelope Creek RD 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 Antelope Creek RD over Rapid Ck carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Antelope Creek RD over Rapid Ck?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Antelope Creek RD over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.