US Bridges

26960 444 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 0.6S & 3E Dolton · Structure no. 000000063040016

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26960 444 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 26960 444 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries26960 444 Ave
CrossesWest Fork Vermillion Rv
Location0.6S & 3E Dolton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTurner County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.4787, -97.32015
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26960 444 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26960 444 Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 26960 444 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 26960 444 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 26960 444 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.