US Bridges

SD034 E over James Rv

Fair

Sanborn County, South Dakota · 0.9 SE of Forestburg · Structure no. 000000056118128

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,484
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 E over James Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD034 E over James Rv in Sanborn County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,484 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,153 by 2044. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSD034 E
CrossesJames Rv
Location0.9 SE of Forestburg
RouteState Highway 34
CountySanborn County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.01297, -98.09455
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,484 (2024)
Projected traffic2,153 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SD034 E over James Rv built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD034 E 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SD034 E over James Rv carry?

About 1,484 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SD034 E over James Rv?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD034 E over James Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.