US Bridges

Hawk Drive over E. Fork of Vermillion Rv

Fair

McCook County, South Dakota · 3.5N & 5.7E of Canistota · Structure no. 000000044217135

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawk Drive over E. Fork of Vermillion Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hawk Drive over E. Fork of Vermillion Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHawk Drive
CrossesE. Fork of Vermillion Rv
Location3.5N & 5.7E of Canistota
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.65192, -97.17344
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 Hawk Drive over E. Fork of Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawk Drive over E. Fork of 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hawk Drive over E. Fork of Vermillion Rv carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hawk Drive over E. Fork of Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hawk Drive over E. Fork of Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.