US Bridges

SD020 over James Rv

Good

Spink County, South Dakota · 5.2 E JCT US 281 · Structure no. 000000058152060

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD020 over James Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD020 over James Rv in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,293 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesSD020
CrossesJames Rv
Location5.2 E JCT US 281
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates45.45699, -98.40626
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic1,293 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SD020 over James Rv built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD020 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SD020 over James Rv carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SD020 over James Rv?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD020 over James Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.