US Bridges

43240 Stone Chruch over Trib. to James River

Good

Yankton County, South Dakota · 7.6N & 2.3E Lesterville · Structure no. 000000068043014

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43240 Stone Chruch over Trib. to James River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 43240 Stone Chruch over Trib. to James River in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries43240 Stone Chruch
CrossesTrib. to James River
Location7.6N & 2.3E Lesterville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.14582, -97.54949
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 43240 Stone Chruch over Trib. to James River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43240 Stone Chruch over Trib. to James River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 43240 Stone Chruch over Trib. to James River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 43240 Stone Chruch over Trib. to James River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 43240 Stone Chruch over Trib. to James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.