443rd Avenue over Little Vermillion River
GoodMcCook County, South Dakota · 4.8N & 2.0E of Salem · Structure no. 000000044130037
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
443rd Avenue over Little Vermillion River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 443rd Avenue over Little Vermillion River in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 443rd Avenue over Little Vermillion River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is 443rd Avenue over Little Vermillion River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 443rd Avenue over Little Vermillion River carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is 443rd Avenue over Little Vermillion River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns 443rd Avenue over Little Vermillion River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.