US Bridges

Hammerquist Road over Rapid Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.4 W Farmingdale · Structure no. 000000052583387

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammerquist Road over Rapid Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hammerquist Road over Rapid Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHammerquist Road
CrossesRapid Ck
Location0.4 W Farmingdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.95892, -102.89391
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic54 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hammerquist Road over Rapid Ck built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammerquist 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 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 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hammerquist Road over Rapid Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.