US Bridges

46530 314th St. over Vermillion Rv

PoorClosed to traffic

Clay County, South Dakota · 3.5N & 1.3E Vermillion · Structure no. 000000014133170

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2018
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

46530 314th St. over Vermillion Rv is a steel truss - thru carrying 46530 314th St. over Vermillion Rv in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 95 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries46530 314th St.
CrossesVermillion Rv
Location3.5N & 1.3E Vermillion
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.83729, -96.89568
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2018
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$754,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 46530 314th St. over Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is 46530 314th St. 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 October 2018.

How much traffic does 46530 314th St. over Vermillion Rv carry?

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

How long is 46530 314th St. over Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 46530 314th St. over Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.