US Bridges

45940 280 ST over Vermillion Rv

Good

Turner County, South Dakota · 3S & 1.7W Chancellor · Structure no. 000000063194120

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45940 280 ST over Vermillion Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 45940 280 ST over Vermillion Rv in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 254 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries45940 280 ST
CrossesVermillion Rv
Location3S & 1.7W Chancellor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.32988, -97.01858
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2022)
Projected traffic254 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 45940 280 ST over Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45940 280 ST over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 45940 280 ST over Vermillion Rv carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 45940 280 ST over Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 45940 280 ST over Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.