US Bridges

Prairie City Road over Rabbit Ck

Fair

Perkins County, South Dakota · 17W 6.9S of Bison · Structure no. 000000053070359

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie City Road over Rabbit Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Prairie City Road over Rabbit Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie City Road
CrossesRabbit Ck
Location17W 6.9S of Bison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPerkins County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates45.43177, -102.80711
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2022)
Projected traffic91 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie City Road over Rabbit Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie City Road over Rabbit Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Prairie City Road over Rabbit Ck carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Prairie City Road over Rabbit Ck?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie City Road over Rabbit Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.