249th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv
FairMcCook County, South Dakota · 3N & 1.7W of Salem · Structure no. 000000044092050
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
249th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 249th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 249th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is 249th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 249th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 249th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 249th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.