US Bridges

247th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv

Good

McCook County, South Dakota · 0.3E of Unityville · Structure no. 000000044083030

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

247th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 247th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 243 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries247th Street
CrossesW. Fork of Vermillion Rv
Location0.3E of Unityville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.8042, -97.44395
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2022)
Projected traffic243 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 247th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 247th 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 247th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 247th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 247th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.