256th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv
FairMcCook County, South Dakota · 3S & 0.7W of Salem · Structure no. 000000044103120
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
256th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying 256th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 256th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 256th 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 256th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 256th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 256th Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.