US Bridges

46350 291 St. over Vermillion Rv

Poor

Turner County, South Dakota · 4N & 1.5E Centerville · Structure no. 000000063235230

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

46350 291 St. over Vermillion Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying 46350 291 St. over Vermillion Rv in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4 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.

It carries about 283 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2032. The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries46350 291 St.
CrossesVermillion Rv
Location4N & 1.5E Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.17078, -96.9318
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2022)
Projected traffic283 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 46350 291 St. over Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 46350 291 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 46350 291 St. over Vermillion Rv carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 46350 291 St. over Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 46350 291 St. over Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.