US Bridges

700 S. Dakota Ave. over Vermillion Rv

Poor

Clay County, South Dakota · 1.0S Cnt Vermillion · Structure no. 000000014117214

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

700 S. Dakota Ave. over Vermillion Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 700 S. Dakota Ave. over Vermillion Rv in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2032. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries700 S. Dakota Ave.
CrossesVermillion Rv
Location1.0S Cnt Vermillion
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.77299, -96.93058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 700 S. Dakota Ave. over Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 700 S. Dakota Ave. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 700 S. Dakota Ave. over Vermillion Rv carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 700 S. Dakota Ave. over Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 700 S. Dakota Ave. over Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.