137th Street over James River
FairBrown County, South Dakota · 4.6S & 1.5E of Bath · Structure no. 000000007209370
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 216 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
137th Street over James River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 137th Street over James River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 137th Street over James River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is 137th 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 137th Street over James River carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 137th Street over James River?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 137th Street over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.