403rd Avenue over James River
FairBeadle County, South Dakota · 3E & 3.1N of Huron · Structure no. 000000003270149
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 163
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
403rd Avenue over James River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 403rd Avenue over James River in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.
It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2032. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 403rd Avenue over James River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is 403rd Avenue 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 403rd Avenue over James River carry?
About 163 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 403rd Avenue over James River?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 403rd Avenue over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.