US Bridges

245th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv

Good

McCook County, South Dakota · 7N & 3.3W of Salem · Structure no. 000000044077010

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

245th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 245th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries245th Street
CrossesW. Fork of Vermillion Rv
Location7N & 3.3W of Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.83327, -97.45459
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 245th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 245th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 245th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 245th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 245th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.