US Bridges

142nd Street over James River

Fair

Brown County, South Dakota · 1N & 1.6W of Stratford · Structure no. 000000007184420

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

142nd Street over James River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 142nd Street over James River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries142nd Street
CrossesJames River
Location1N & 1.6W of Stratford
RouteCounty Highway 6176
Coordinates45.32836, -98.34282
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2022)
Projected traffic655 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 142nd Street over James River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 142nd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 142nd Street over James River carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 142nd Street over James River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 142nd Street over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.