237 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv
FairLake County, South Dakota · 4.7S & 3.6E Winfred · Structure no. 000000040039180
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
237 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 237 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv in Lake County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 237 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 237 ST 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 237 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 237 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 237 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.