US Bridges

SD019 over Vermillion Rv

Good

Clay County, South Dakota · 4.2 S JCT Sd 46 · Structure no. 000000014100041

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
916
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD019 over Vermillion Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD019 over Vermillion Rv in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 916 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSD019
CrossesVermillion Rv
Location4.2 S JCT Sd 46
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates43.0243, -96.96347
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2024)
Projected traffic1,503 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD019 over Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD019 over Vermillion Rv 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SD019 over Vermillion Rv carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SD019 over Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD019 over Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.