Hammerquist Road over Rapid Ck
PoorPosted for loadPennington County, South Dakota · 1.2W 0.5N Farmingdale · Structure no. 000000052575383
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hammerquist Road over Rapid Ck is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hammerquist Road over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hammerquist Road over Rapid Ck built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hammerquist Road over Rapid Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Hammerquist Road over Rapid Ck carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hammerquist Road over Rapid Ck?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Hammerquist Road over Rapid Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.