US Bridges

210th Street over James River

Fair

Beadle County, South Dakota · 2S & 1.1E of Huron · Structure no. 000000003252200

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210th Street over James River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 210th Street over James River in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries210th Street
CrossesJames River
Location2S & 1.1E of Huron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.34164, -98.19141
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic56 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 210th Street over James River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 210th 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 210th Street over James River carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 210th Street over James River?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 210th Street over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.