US Bridges

25810 416 Avenue over James Rv

PoorPosted for load

Hanson County, South Dakota · 1.1S & 5W of Alexandria · Structure no. 000000031040141

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
378 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25810 416 Avenue over James Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 25810 416 Avenue over James Rv in Hanson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2032. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries25810 416 Avenue
CrossesJames Rv
Location1.1S & 5W of Alexandria
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.64333, -97.88683
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 25810 416 Avenue over James Rv built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25810 416 Avenue over James Rv 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 25810 416 Avenue over James Rv carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 25810 416 Avenue over James Rv?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 25810 416 Avenue over James Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.