167th Street over James River
PoorPosted for loadSpink County, South Dakota · 1.8S 0.9E Ashton · Structure no. 000000058117190
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
167th Street over James River is a steel truss - thru carrying 167th Street over James River in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2032. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 167th Street over James River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is 167th 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 167th Street over James River carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 167th Street over James River?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 167th Street over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.