US Bridges

248th Street over Little Vermillion River

Good

McCook County, South Dakota · 4.5N & 2.7E of Salem · Structure no. 000000044137040

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

248th Street over Little Vermillion River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 248th Street 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Carries248th Street
CrossesLittle Vermillion River
Location4.5N & 2.7E of Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.78951, -97.3343
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic245 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 248th Street over Little Vermillion River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 248th Street 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 248th Street over Little Vermillion River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 248th Street over Little Vermillion River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 248th Street over Little Vermillion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.