248th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv
PoorPosted for loadMcCook County, South Dakota · 4N & 1.9W of Salem · Structure no. 000000044091040
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
248th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv is a concrete slab carrying 248th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 248th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is 248th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 248th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 248th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 248th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.