US Bridges

244 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv

Fair

Lake County, South Dakota · 2.4W & 3.0S Orland · Structure no. 000000040065240

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

244 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 244 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv in Lake County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries244 ST
CrossesEast Fork Vermillion Rv
Location2.4W & 3.0S Orland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.84829, -97.2363
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 244 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 244 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does 244 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 244 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns 244 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.