US Bridges

US212 over James Rv

Fair

Spink County, South Dakota · 1.7 W of Frankfort · Structure no. 000000058183250

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,554
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US212 over James Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying US212 over James Rv in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,554 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesUS212
CrossesJames Rv
Location1.7 W of Frankfort
RouteU.S. Route 212
CountySpink County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.87863, -98.33664
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,554 (2024)
Projected traffic2,115 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US212 over James Rv built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US212 over James Rv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US212 over James Rv carry?

About 1,554 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US212 over James Rv?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US212 over James Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.