US Bridges

SD019 over West Fork Vermillion Rv

Good

Turner County, South Dakota · 0.9 N JCT Sd 44 West · Structure no. 000000063140062

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD019 over West Fork Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD019 over West Fork Vermillion Rv in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,757 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSD019
CrossesWest Fork Vermillion Rv
Location0.9 N JCT Sd 44 West
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates43.4138, -97.12222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 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 West Fork Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD019 over West Fork Vermillion Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

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

How long is SD019 over West Fork Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD019 over West Fork Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.