US Bridges

SD037 S over James Rv

Good

Sanborn County, South Dakota · 4.6 Mile South Jnct SD34 · Structure no. 000000056149176

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,271
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD037 S over James Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD037 S over James Rv in Sanborn County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,271 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,844 by 2044. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSD037 S
CrossesJames Rv
Location4.6 Mile South Jnct SD34
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates43.94294, -98.03076
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,271 (2024)
Projected traffic1,844 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 SD037 S over James Rv built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD037 S over James Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SD037 S over James Rv carry?

About 1,271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SD037 S over James Rv?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD037 S over James Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.