US Bridges

SD042 over James Rv

Good

Hanson County, South Dakota · 7.5 E Davison CO Line · Structure no. 000000031074214

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
562 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD042 over James Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD042 over James Rv in Hanson County, South Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 361 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2044. The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSD042
CrossesJames Rv
Location7.5 E Davison CO Line
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates43.538, -97.81672
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length562 ft (171.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2024)
Projected traffic557 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD042 over James Rv built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD042 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SD042 over James Rv carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SD042 over James Rv?

The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD042 over James Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.