SD044 over Vermillion Rv
FairTurner County, South Dakota · 1.4 E JCT Sd 19 · Structure no. 000000063174090
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,004
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD044 over Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD044 over Vermillion Rv in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD044 over Vermillion Rv built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD044 over 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 2024.
How much traffic does SD044 over Vermillion Rv carry?
About 1,004 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SD044 over Vermillion Rv?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SD044 over Vermillion Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.