214th Street over James River
FairPosted for loadBeadle County, South Dakota · 2.5E & 6S of Huron · Structure no. 000000003265240
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 321 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
214th Street over James River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 214th Street over James River in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2032. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 214th Street over James River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is 214th 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 214th Street over James River carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 214th Street over James River?
The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 214th Street over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.