438th Avenue over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv
GoodMcCook County, South Dakota · 0.5N of Unityville · Structure no. 000000044080025
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
438th Avenue over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 438th Avenue 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 438th Avenue over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is 438th Avenue 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 438th Avenue over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 438th Avenue over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 438th Avenue over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.