US Bridges

SD037 over James Rv

Good

Beadle County, South Dakota · 4.9 S Spink CO Line · Structure no. 000000003240050

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,601
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD037 over James Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD037 over James Rv in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,601 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,393 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSD037
CrossesJames Rv
Location4.9 S Spink CO Line
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates44.56082, -98.22039
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length291 ft (88.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,601 (2024)
Projected traffic2,393 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 SD037 over James Rv built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD037 over James 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SD037 over James Rv carry?

About 1,601 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SD037 over James Rv?

The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD037 over James Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.