SD050 E over SD050 L
FairClay County, South Dakota · East Edge of Vermillion · Structure no. 000000014131205
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 331 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,094
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD050 E over SD050 L is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD050 E over SD050 L 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 3,094 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,607 by 2044. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD050 E over SD050 L built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD050 E over SD050 L 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SD050 E over SD050 L carry?
About 3,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SD050 E over SD050 L?
The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SD050 E over SD050 L?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.