US Bridges

Third Street over James Rv

Fair

Beadle County, South Dakota · 3rd ST SE in Huron · Structure no. 000000003248185

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,828
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Street over James Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third Street over James Rv in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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.

It carries about 4,828 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,828 by 2032. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesThird Street
CrossesJames Rv
Location3rd ST SE in Huron
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.36323, -98.19905
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,828 (2022)
Projected traffic4,828 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Third Street over James Rv built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Street over James 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Third Street over James Rv carry?

About 4,828 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Third Street over James Rv?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Third Street over James Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.