US Bridges

193rd Street over James River

FairPosted for load

Beadle County, South Dakota · 15N & 0.6W of Huron · Structure no. 000000003234030

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

193rd Street over James River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 193rd Street over James River in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries193rd Street
CrossesJames River
Location15N & 0.6W of Huron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.58896, -98.23392
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic56 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 193rd Street over James River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 193rd Street over James River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 193rd Street over James River carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 193rd Street over James River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 193rd Street over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.