US Bridges

182nd ST over James River

Fair

Spink County, South Dakota · 9 S 0.1 E Frankfort · Structure no. 000000058201340

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

182nd ST over James River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 182nd ST over James River in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries182nd ST
CrossesJames River
Location9 S 0.1 E Frankfort
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySpink County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.74836, -98.29936
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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 182nd ST over James River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 182nd ST 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 182nd ST over James River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 182nd ST over James River?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 182nd ST over James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.