US Bridges

45380 271 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv

Poor

Turner County, South Dakota · 4N & 0.8E Parker · Structure no. 000000063138030

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45380 271 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 45380 271 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries45380 271 ST
CrossesEast Fork Vermillion Rv
Location4N & 0.8E Parker
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.45958, -97.12682
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 45380 271 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45380 271 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 45380 271 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv carry?

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

How long is 45380 271 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 45380 271 ST over East Fork Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.