US Bridges

27470 453 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 0.2N Parker · Structure no. 000000063130067

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27470 453 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying 27470 453 Ave over West 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 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries27470 453 Ave
CrossesWest Fork Vermillion Rv
Location0.2N Parker
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTurner County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.40363, -97.14191
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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 27470 453 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv built?

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

What condition is 27470 453 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 27470 453 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv carry?

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

How long is 27470 453 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 27470 453 Ave over West Fork Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.