165th Street over James River
PoorPosted for loadSpink County, South Dakota · 1.6 E. Ashton · Structure no. 000000058116170
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 286 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
165th Street over James River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 165th Street over James River in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2032. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 165th Street over James River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 165th Street over James River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does 165th Street over James River carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 165th Street over James River?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 165th Street over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.