US Bridges

41980 268th ST over James Rv

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 10.5S&0.7WALEXANDRIA · Structure no. 000000034158000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41980 268th ST over James Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 41980 268th ST over James Rv in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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Carries41980 268th ST
CrossesJames Rv
Location10.5S&0.7WALEXANDRIA
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHutchinson County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.5006, -97.80027
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2032
Trucks2%
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

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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 41980 268th ST over James Rv built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41980 268th ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 41980 268th ST over James Rv carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 41980 268th ST over James Rv?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 41980 268th ST over James Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.