US Bridges

42840 282 Str. over James Rv

Fair

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 4N 2.4E Olivet · Structure no. 000000034244140

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
392 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42840 282 Str. over James Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 42840 282 Str. over James Rv in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2032. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries42840 282 Str.
CrossesJames Rv
Location4N 2.4E Olivet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHutchinson County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.29906, -97.63227
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2022)
Projected traffic106 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 42840 282 Str. over James Rv built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42840 282 Str. 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 42840 282 Str. over James Rv carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 42840 282 Str. over James Rv?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 42840 282 Str. over James Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.