US Bridges

230th Street over James Rv

Fair

Sanborn County, South Dakota · 2N & 1.2E Forestburg · Structure no. 000000056122101

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

230th Street over James Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying 230th Street over James Rv in Sanborn County, South Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries230th Street
CrossesJames Rv
Location2N & 1.2E Forestburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.05316, -98.0868
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 230th Street over James Rv built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 230th 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 230th Street over James Rv carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 230th Street over James Rv?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 230th Street over James Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.