US Bridges

Bixby Road over Rabbit Ck

FairPosted for load

Perkins County, South Dakota · 5.7 W 10.1 S Bison · Structure no. 000000053189391

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bixby Road over Rabbit Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bixby Road over Rabbit Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesBixby Road
CrossesRabbit Ck
Location5.7 W 10.1 S Bison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPerkins County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates45.38248, -102.57114
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2022)
Projected traffic139 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Bixby Road over Rabbit Ck built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bixby 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 Bixby Road over Rabbit Ck carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bixby Road over Rabbit Ck?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bixby Road over Rabbit Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.