US Bridges

44690 272 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 1N & 0.1W Marion · Structure no. 000000063069040

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

44690 272 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 44690 272 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries44690 272 ST
CrossesWest Fork Vermillion Rv
Location1N & 0.1W Marion
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTurner County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.44467, -97.26294
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 44690 272 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44690 272 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 44690 272 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 44690 272 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 44690 272 ST over West Fork Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.