US Bridges

US081 over West Fork Vermillion Rv

Good

McCook County, South Dakota · 3.2 S I 90 Interch · Structure no. 000000044110156

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,973
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US081 over West Fork Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying US081 over West Fork Vermillion Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,973 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,954 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS081
CrossesWest Fork Vermillion Rv
Location3.2 S I 90 Interch
RouteU.S. Route 81
Coordinates43.62104, -97.38847
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,973 (2024)
Projected traffic2,954 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US081 over West Fork Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US081 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US081 over West Fork Vermillion Rv carry?

About 1,973 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US081 over West Fork Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US081 over West Fork Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.