148th Street over James River
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 8.5 E of Mansfield · Structure no. 000000058160000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
148th Street over James River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 148th Street over James River in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 27 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 148th Street over James River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is 148th 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 148th Street over James River carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 148th Street over James River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 148th Street over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.