US Bridges

392nd Avenue over James River

Fair

Spink County, South Dakota · 1.3N 4.3W Frankfort · Structure no. 000000058160237

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

392nd Avenue over James River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 392nd Avenue over James River in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Carries392nd Avenue
CrossesJames River
Location1.3N 4.3W Frankfort
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.90132, -98.39056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic31 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 392nd Avenue over James River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 392nd Avenue 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 392nd Avenue over James River carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 392nd Avenue over James River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 392nd Avenue over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.