US Bridges

241 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv

Fair

Miner County, South Dakota · 1.0 M N. & 1.2 E. Canova · Structure no. 000000049182210

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

241 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv is a concrete channel beam carrying 241 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv in Miner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries241 ST
CrossesWest Fork Vermillion Rv
Location1.0 M N. & 1.2 E. Canova
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiner County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.89203, -97.48461
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 241 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 241 ST over West 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 241 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 241 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 241 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.