Chance Road over Rabbit Ck
PoorPosted for loadPerkins County, South Dakota · 15.7S 3.4E Bison · Structure no. 000000053274447
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 204 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chance Road over Rabbit Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chance Road over Rabbit Ck in Perkins County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chance Road over Rabbit Ck built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chance Road over Rabbit Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Chance Road over Rabbit Ck carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Chance Road over Rabbit Ck?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Chance Road over Rabbit Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.