45860 278 ST over Vermillion Rv
PoorPosted for loadTurner County, South Dakota · 1S & 2.3W Chancellor · Structure no. 000000063186100
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
45860 278 ST over Vermillion Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 45860 278 ST over Vermillion Rv in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 45860 278 ST over Vermillion Rv built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 45860 278 ST over 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 45860 278 ST over Vermillion Rv carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 45860 278 ST over Vermillion Rv?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 45860 278 ST over Vermillion Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.