US Bridges

Date Road over Rabbit Ck

Good

Perkins County, South Dakota · 11W 8.5S Bison · Structure no. 000000053130375

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Date Road over Rabbit Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Date Road over Rabbit Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesDate Road
CrossesRabbit Ck
Location11W 8.5S Bison
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.40811, -102.68366
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Date Road over Rabbit Ck built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Date Road 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 Date Road over Rabbit Ck carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Date Road over Rabbit Ck?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Date Road over Rabbit Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.