US Bridges

261st Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv

Good

McCook County, South Dakota · 4.1W of Canistota · Structure no. 000000044119170

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

261st Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying 261st Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries261st Street
CrossesW. Fork of Vermillion Rv
Location4.1W of Canistota
RouteCounty Highway 6344
Coordinates43.60119, -97.36887
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic353 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 261st Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 261st Street over W. Fork of 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 261st Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 261st Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 261st Street over W. Fork of Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.