US Bridges

242 ST over Little Vermillion Rv

Fair

Miner County, South Dakota · 3.9E of Canova · Structure no. 000000049209220

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

242 ST over Little Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 242 ST over Little Vermillion Rv in Miner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries242 ST
CrossesLittle Vermillion Rv
Location3.9E of Canova
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiner County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.87752, -97.43043
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 242 ST over Little Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 242 ST over Little 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 242 ST over Little Vermillion Rv carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 242 ST over Little Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 242 ST over Little Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.