SD038 over West Fork Vermillion Rv
GoodMcCook County, South Dakota · 1.5 W JCT US 81 · Structure no. 000000044095090
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 986
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD038 over West Fork Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD038 over West Fork Vermillion Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 986 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,476 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD038 over West Fork Vermillion Rv built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD038 over West Fork 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SD038 over West Fork Vermillion Rv carry?
About 986 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SD038 over West Fork Vermillion Rv?
The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SD038 over West Fork Vermillion Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.