US Bridges

42818 Maxwell Rd. over James Rv

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 3.8S 2.1E Olivet · Structure no. 000000034241218

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
444 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42818 Maxwell Rd. over James Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 42818 Maxwell Rd. over James Rv in Hutchinson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2032. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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Carries42818 Maxwell Rd.
CrossesJames Rv
Location3.8S 2.1E Olivet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHutchinson County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.18587, -97.63447
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic148 (2022)
Projected traffic148 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 42818 Maxwell Rd. over James Rv built?

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

What condition is 42818 Maxwell Rd. 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 42818 Maxwell Rd. over James Rv carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 42818 Maxwell Rd. 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 42818 Maxwell Rd. over James Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.