US Bridges

435 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv

Good

Miner County, South Dakota · 1E & 2S Howard · Structure no. 000000049170150

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

435 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 435 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv in Miner 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries435 Ave
CrossesWest Fork Vermillion Rv
Location1E & 2S Howard
RouteCounty Highway 6211
Coordinates43.97895, -97.51024
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic336 (2022)
Projected traffic336 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 435 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv built?

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

What condition is 435 Ave over West Fork 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 435 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 435 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 435 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.