Bogus Jim T-370 over Jim Creek
FairMeade County, South Dakota · T 2 N R 5 E Sec 10 · Structure no. 020308000010023
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Bogus Jim T-370 over Jim Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Bogus Jim T-370 over Jim Creek in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bogus Jim T-370 over Jim Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bogus Jim T-370 over Jim Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Bogus Jim T-370 over Jim Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Bogus Jim T-370 over Jim Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Bogus Jim T-370 over Jim Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.