US Bridges

104th Street over James River

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · 0.35 & 1.8W of Hecla · Structure no. 000000007257040

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
456
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

104th Street over James River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 104th Street over James River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 456 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2032. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries104th Street
CrossesJames River
Location0.35 & 1.8W of Hecla
RouteCounty Highway 6268
Coordinates45.87858, -98.19185
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2022)
Projected traffic601 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 104th Street over James River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 104th Street over James River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 104th Street over James River carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 104th Street over James River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 104th Street over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.