103rd Street over James River
PoorPosted for loadBrown County, South Dakota · 0.7N & 1W of Hecla · Structure no. 000000007268030
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
103rd Street over James River is a steel truss - thru carrying 103rd Street over James River in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 125 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 103rd Street over James River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is 103rd Street over James River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does 103rd Street over James River carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 103rd Street over James River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 103rd Street over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.