US Bridges

42860 Colony Rd. over James Rv

FairPosted for load

Hutchinson County, South Dakota · 6.9N 2.6E Olivet · Structure no. 000000034246111

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
342 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42860 Colony Rd. over James Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 42860 Colony Rd. over James Rv in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2032. The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries42860 Colony Rd.
CrossesJames Rv
Location6.9N 2.6E Olivet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHutchinson County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.34356, -97.62587
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length342 ft (104.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2022)
Projected traffic147 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 42860 Colony Rd. over James Rv built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42860 Colony 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 42860 Colony Rd. over James Rv carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 42860 Colony Rd. over James Rv?

The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 42860 Colony Rd. over James Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.