45980 303 St. over Vermillion Rv
PoorClosed to trafficClay County, South Dakota · 6S & 7.8E Irene · Structure no. 000000014078060
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
45980 303 St. over Vermillion Rv is a steel truss - thru carrying 45980 303 St. over Vermillion Rv in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 116 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 45980 303 St. over Vermillion Rv built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is 45980 303 St. over Vermillion Rv 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does 45980 303 St. over Vermillion Rv carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 45980 303 St. over Vermillion Rv?
The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 45980 303 St. over Vermillion Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.