US Bridges

157 Avenue over Rabbit Ck

Good

Perkins County, South Dakota · 1.2E & 0.8S Sorum · Structure no. 000000053020353

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

157 Avenue over Rabbit Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 157 Avenue over Rabbit Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Carries157 Avenue
CrossesRabbit Ck
Location1.2E & 0.8S Sorum
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.43907, -102.90978
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 157 Avenue over Rabbit Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 157 Avenue over Rabbit 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 157 Avenue over Rabbit Ck carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 157 Avenue over Rabbit Ck?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 157 Avenue over Rabbit Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.