444th Avenue over Little Vermillion River
FairMcCook County, South Dakota · 4.2N & 3E of Salem · Structure no. 000000044140043
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 66
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
444th Avenue over Little Vermillion River is a concrete channel beam carrying 444th Avenue over Little Vermillion River in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 444th Avenue over Little Vermillion River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 444th Avenue over Little Vermillion River 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 444th Avenue over Little Vermillion River carry?
About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 444th Avenue over Little Vermillion River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 444th Avenue over Little Vermillion River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.