US Bridges

31530 Universityrd over Vermillion Rv

Good

Clay County, South Dakota · 0.3E & 2.2N Vermillion · Structure no. 000000014120183

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31530 Universityrd over Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying 31530 Universityrd over Vermillion Rv in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 57 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries31530 Universityrd
CrossesVermillion Rv
Location0.3E & 2.2N Vermillion
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.81737, -96.92425
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 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
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 31530 Universityrd over Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is 31530 Universityrd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 31530 Universityrd over Vermillion Rv carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 31530 Universityrd over Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 31530 Universityrd over Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.