242 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv
PoorMiner County, South Dakota · 1.4E Canova · Structure no. 000000049184220
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- 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
242 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv is a concrete channel beam carrying 242 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv in Miner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
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 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 242 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 242 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does 242 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 242 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 32 ft wide.
Who owns 242 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.