US Bridges

SD010 over James Rv

FairPosted for load

Brown County, South Dakota · 2.7 W of Houghton · Structure no. 000000007223120

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
494
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD010 over James Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD010 over James Rv in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 494 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesSD010
CrossesJames Rv
Location2.7 W of Houghton
RouteState Highway 10
CountyBrown County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates45.76288, -98.26464
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2024)
Projected traffic655 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD010 over James Rv built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD010 over James Rv 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SD010 over James Rv carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SD010 over James Rv?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SD010 over James Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.