US Bridges

291st Street over Trib. to Vermillion Rvr

Fair

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 4N & 2.3E of Centerville · Structure no. 000000042004230

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

291st Street over Trib. to Vermillion Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying 291st Street over Trib. to Vermillion Rvr in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries291st Street
CrossesTrib. to Vermillion Rvr
Location4N & 2.3E of Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.17081, -96.91652
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 291st Street over Trib. to Vermillion Rvr built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 291st Street over Trib. to Vermillion Rvr 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 291st Street over Trib. to Vermillion Rvr carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 291st Street over Trib. to Vermillion Rvr?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 291st Street over Trib. to Vermillion Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.