US Bridges

199th Street over James River

Good

Beadle County, South Dakota · 9.0N & 3.5E of Huron · Structure no. 000000003275090

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
382 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

199th Street over James River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 199th Street over James River in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries199th Street
CrossesJames River
Location9.0N & 3.5E of Huron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.50075, -98.14369
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic56 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 199th Street over James River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 199th Street over James River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 199th Street over James River carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 199th Street over James River?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 199th Street over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.