US Bridges

SD050 over Vermillion Rv

Fair

Clay County, South Dakota · 1 NW of Vermillion · Structure no. 000000014100200

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,147
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD050 over Vermillion Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD050 over Vermillion Rv in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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.

It carries about 5,147 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,446 by 2044. The structure is 370 ft (112.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSD050
CrossesVermillion Rv
Location1 NW of Vermillion
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates42.79398, -96.96257
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length370 ft (112.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,147 (2024)
Projected traffic8,446 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SD050 over Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD050 over Vermillion Rv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SD050 over Vermillion Rv carry?

About 5,147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SD050 over Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 370 ft (112.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SD050 over Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.