243 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv
FairMiner County, South Dakota · 10S & 3.2E Howard · Structure no. 000000049192230
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
243 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv is a concrete channel beam carrying 243 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv in Miner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 243 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is 243 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 243 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 243 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 243 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.