US Bridges

41880 262 Avenue over James Rv

Good

Hanson County, South Dakota · 5S & 2.3W Alexandria · Structure no. 000000031068180

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
444 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41880 262 Avenue over James Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 41880 262 Avenue over James Rv in Hanson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Carries41880 262 Avenue
CrossesJames Rv
Location5S & 2.3W Alexandria
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.58666, -97.83457
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 41880 262 Avenue over James Rv built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41880 262 Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does 41880 262 Avenue over James Rv carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 41880 262 Avenue over James Rv?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 41880 262 Avenue over James Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.