388th Avenue over James River
PoorPosted for loadSpink County, South Dakota · 1.9N 2E Redfield · Structure no. 000000058120231
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 211 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
388th Avenue over James River is a steel truss - thru carrying 388th Avenue over James River in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 121 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 388th Avenue over James River built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is 388th Avenue 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 388th Avenue over James River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 388th Avenue over James River?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 388th Avenue over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.