US Bridges

100th Street over James River

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · 4N & 1.4W of Hecla · Structure no. 000000007266000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

100th Street over James River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 100th Street over James River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries100th Street
CrossesJames River
Location4N & 1.4W of Hecla
RouteCounty Highway 6172
Coordinates45.93618, -98.17389
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 100th Street over James River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 100th 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 2023.

How much traffic does 100th Street over James River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 100th Street over James River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 100th Street over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.