US Bridges

46580 313 St. over Vermillion Rv

PoorClosed to traffic

Clay County, South Dakota · 7.0 S & 0.6 E Hub City · Structure no. 000000014138160

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2021
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

46580 313 St. over Vermillion Rv is a steel truss - thru carrying 46580 313 St. over Vermillion Rv in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries46580 313 St.
CrossesVermillion Rv
Location7.0 S & 0.6 E Hub City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.85174, -96.88902
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for 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 46580 313 St. over Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 46580 313 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 2021.

How much traffic does 46580 313 St. over Vermillion Rv carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 46580 313 St. over Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 46580 313 St. over Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.