144th Street over James River
FairBrown County, South Dakota · 1S & 2.7W of Stratford · Structure no. 000000007173440
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
144th Street over James River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 144th Street over James River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 144th Street over James River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is 144th 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 144th Street over James River carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 144th Street over James River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 144th Street over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.