SD038 over East Fork Vermillion Rv
FairMcCook County, South Dakota · 2.9 NW Minnehaha CO Line · Structure no. 000000044214107
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,768
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD038 over East Fork Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD038 over East Fork Vermillion Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,768 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,647 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD038 over East Fork Vermillion Rv built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD038 over East Fork Vermillion Rv 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SD038 over East Fork Vermillion Rv carry?
About 1,768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SD038 over East Fork Vermillion Rv?
The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SD038 over East Fork Vermillion Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.