179th ST over James River
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 6S & 0.3E Frankfort · Structure no. 000000058203310
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
179th ST over James River is a prestressed concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 179th ST over James River in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2032. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 179th ST over James River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 179th 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 179th ST over James River carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 179th ST over James River?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 179th ST over James River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.