US Bridges

247th Street over James Rv

Good

Davison County, South Dakota · 7 N 0.2 E Mitchell · Structure no. 000000018153030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

247th Street over James Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 247th Street over James Rv in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries247th Street
CrossesJames Rv
Location7 N 0.2 E Mitchell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.80424, -98.02312
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2022)
Projected traffic466 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 247th Street over James Rv built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 247th Street over James Rv 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 247th Street over James Rv carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 247th Street over James Rv?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 247th Street over James Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.