45970 279 St. over Vermillion Rv
PoorPosted for loadTurner County, South Dakota · 2S & 1.3W Chancellor · Structure no. 000000063197110
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
45970 279 St. over Vermillion Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 45970 279 St. over Vermillion Rv in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 45970 279 St. over Vermillion Rv built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is 45970 279 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 45970 279 St. over Vermillion Rv carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 45970 279 St. over Vermillion Rv?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 45970 279 St. over Vermillion Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.