US Bridges

262nd Street over E. Fork of Vermillion Rv

Good

McCook County, South Dakota · 7.5S & 0.9E of Montrose · Structure no. 000000044219180

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

262nd Street over E. Fork of Vermillion Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 262nd Street over E. Fork of Vermillion Rv in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries262nd Street
CrossesE. Fork of Vermillion Rv
Location7.5S & 0.9E of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.58658, -97.17282
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 262nd Street over E. Fork of Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 262nd Street over E. Fork of Vermillion 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 262nd Street over E. Fork of Vermillion Rv carry?

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

How long is 262nd Street over E. Fork of Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 262nd Street over E. Fork of Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.