US Bridges

442A Ave over East Fork Vermillion Rv

Fair

Lake County, South Dakota · 4.2N & 0.2E Winfred · Structure no. 000000040005091

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

442A Ave over East Fork Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 442A Ave over East Fork Vermillion Rv in Lake County, South Dakota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries442A Ave
CrossesEast Fork Vermillion Rv
Location4.2N & 0.2E Winfred
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.06506, -97.35978
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 442A Ave over East Fork Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 442A Ave over East Fork 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does 442A Ave over East Fork Vermillion Rv carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 442A Ave over East Fork Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 442A Ave over East Fork Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.