SD038 over James Rv
FairDavison County, South Dakota · Davison-Hanson CO Line · Structure no. 000000018180100
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 307 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,445
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD038 over James Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD038 over James Rv in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,445 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2044. The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long and 43 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SD038 over James Rv built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD038 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 SD038 over James Rv carry?
About 2,445 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SD038 over James Rv?
The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SD038 over James Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.