US Bridges

27520 424 Ave. over James Rv

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 13.1E & 0.2S of Parkston · Structure no. 000000034202072

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27520 424 Ave. over James Rv is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27520 424 Ave. over James Rv in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2032. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries27520 424 Ave.
CrossesJames Rv
Location13.1E & 0.2S of Parkston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHutchinson County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.39854, -97.71329
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic145 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on 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 27520 424 Ave. over James Rv built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27520 424 Ave. 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 27520 424 Ave. over James Rv carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 27520 424 Ave. over James Rv?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 27520 424 Ave. over James Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.