US Bridges

SD019 over Vermillion Rv

Fair

Clay County, South Dakota · 1.2 N of Sd 50 Junction · Structure no. 000000014107194

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,586
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD019 over Vermillion Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD019 over Vermillion Rv in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,586 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2044. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSD019
CrossesVermillion Rv
Location1.2 N of Sd 50 Junction
RouteState Highway 19
CountyClay County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates42.80294, -96.9507
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,586 (2024)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD019 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SD019 over Vermillion Rv carry?

About 1,586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SD019 over Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SD019 over Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.