SD044 over West Fork Vermillion Rv
FairTurner County, South Dakota · 2.9 W JCT Sd 19 · Structure no. 000000063112070
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,416
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over West Fork Vermillion Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD044 over West Fork Vermillion Rv in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 2,416 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,042 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD044 over West Fork Vermillion Rv built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SD044 over West Fork Vermillion Rv carry?
About 2,416 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over West Fork Vermillion Rv?
The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over West Fork Vermillion Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.