US Bridges

SD019A over Vermillion Rv

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 0.3 N JCT Sd 46 · Structure no. 000000063220288

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD019A over Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD019A 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 5 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSD019A
CrossesVermillion Rv
Location0.3 N JCT Sd 46
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates43.0889, -96.96267
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2024)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SD019A over Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD019A 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SD019A over Vermillion Rv carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SD019A over Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD019A over Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.