US Bridges

41440 257 Street over James Rv

Fair

Hanson County, South Dakota · 6.6 W Alexandria · Structure no. 000000031024130

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41440 257 Street over James Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 41440 257 Street over James Rv in Hanson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2032. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries41440 257 Street
CrossesJames Rv
Location6.6 W Alexandria
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHanson County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.65873, -97.91846
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2022)
Projected traffic195 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 41440 257 Street over James Rv built?

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

What condition is 41440 257 Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 41440 257 Street over James Rv carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 41440 257 Street over James Rv?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 41440 257 Street over James Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.