US Bridges

Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv

Good

McCook County, South Dakota · 0.2W & 5.3N of Montrose · Structure no. 000000044209051

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesValley Road
CrossesTrib. to E Fork Verm Rv
Location0.2W & 5.3N of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.77447, -97.19353
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2022)
Projected traffic215 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Valley Road over Trib. to E Fork Verm Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.