202nd Street over James River
GoodBeadle County, South Dakota · 1.5N & 6.4W of Yale · Structure no. 000000003286120
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
202nd Street over James River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 202nd Street over James River in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2032. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 202nd Street over James River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 202nd 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 202nd Street over James River carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 202nd Street over James River?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 202nd Street over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.