US Bridges

221st Street over James Rv

FairPosted for load

Sanborn County, South Dakota · 3.4E JCT SD37 & SD32 · Structure no. 000000056094010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

221st Street over James Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 221st Street over James Rv in Sanborn County, South Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2032. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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Carries221st Street
CrossesJames Rv
Location3.4E JCT SD37 & SD32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanborn County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.18424, -98.14286
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2022)
Projected traffic176 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 221st Street over James Rv built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 221st Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 221st Street over James Rv carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 221st Street over James Rv?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 221st Street over James Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.