US Bridges

SD019 over East Fork Vermillion Rv

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 3.7 N JCT Sd 44 West · Structure no. 000000063140034

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD019 over East Fork Vermillion Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD019 over East Fork Vermillion Rv in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,757 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSD019
CrossesEast Fork Vermillion Rv
Location3.7 N JCT Sd 44 West
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates43.45443, -97.12224
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,648 (2024)
Projected traffic2,757 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD019 over East Fork Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD019 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SD019 over East Fork Vermillion Rv carry?

About 1,648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SD019 over East Fork Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD019 over East Fork Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.