US Bridges

395th Avenue over James River

Fair

Brown County, South Dakota · 1W & 1.8N of Stratford · Structure no. 000000007190412

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

395th Avenue over James River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 395th Avenue over James River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2032. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries395th Avenue
CrossesJames River
Location1W & 1.8N of Stratford
RouteCounty Highway 6251
CountyBrown County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates45.34026, -98.32976
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2022)
Projected traffic289 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 395th Avenue over James River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 395th 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 395th Avenue over James River carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 395th Avenue over James River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 395th Avenue over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.