US Bridges

45220 268 St. over East Fork Vermillion Rv

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 7N & 0.8W Parker · Structure no. 000000063122000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45220 268 St. over East Fork Vermillion Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 45220 268 St. over East Fork Vermillion Rv in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries45220 268 St.
CrossesEast Fork Vermillion Rv
Location7N & 0.8W Parker
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTurner County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.49971, -97.15768
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$787,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 45220 268 St. over East Fork Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45220 268 St. over East 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 2023.

How much traffic does 45220 268 St. over East Fork Vermillion Rv carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 45220 268 St. over East Fork Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 45220 268 St. over East Fork Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.