US Bridges

396th Ave over James River

FairPosted for load

Spink County, South Dakota · 3.7 S Frankfort · Structure no. 000000058200287

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
314 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

396th Ave over James River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 396th Ave over James River in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2032. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries396th Ave
CrossesJames River
Location3.7 S Frankfort
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySpink County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.82531, -98.30234
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 396th Ave over James River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 396th Ave 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 396th Ave over James River carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 396th Ave over James River?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 396th Ave over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.