151st Street over James River
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 4.3E & 3N Mellette · Structure no. 000000058153030
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
151st Street over James River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 151st Street over James River in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 151st Street over James River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is 151st Street over James River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does 151st Street over James River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 151st Street over James River?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 151st Street over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.