US Bridges

46450 309th St. over Vermillion Rv

Fair

Clay County, South Dakota · 3S & 0.5W Hub City · Structure no. 000000014125120

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

46450 309th St. over Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying 46450 309th St. 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 5 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries46450 309th St.
CrossesVermillion Rv
Location3S & 0.5W Hub City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.90991, -96.91574
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 46450 309th St. over Vermillion Rv built?

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

What condition is 46450 309th St. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 46450 309th St. over Vermillion Rv carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 46450 309th St. over Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 46450 309th St. over Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.