US Bridges

SD028 over James Rv

Fair

Spink County, South Dakota · 2.6 W JCT Sd 37 · Structure no. 000000058214420

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD028 over James Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD028 over James Rv in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2044. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSD028
CrossesJames Rv
Location2.6 W JCT Sd 37
RouteState Highway 28
CountySpink County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.63261, -98.27123
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2024)
Projected traffic446 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SD028 over James Rv built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD028 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SD028 over James Rv carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SD028 over James Rv?

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SD028 over James Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.