US Bridges

43230 NW Jim River over Trib. to James River

Good

Yankton County, South Dakota · 6.7N & 2.3E Lesterville · Structure no. 000000068043023

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43230 NW Jim River over Trib. to James River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 43230 NW Jim River over Trib. to James River in Yankton 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries43230 NW Jim River
CrossesTrib. to James River
Location6.7N & 2.3E Lesterville
Coordinates43.13541, -97.5521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 43230 NW Jim River over Trib. to James River built?

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

What condition is 43230 NW Jim River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 43230 NW Jim River over Trib. to James River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 43230 NW Jim River over Trib. to James River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 43230 NW Jim River over Trib. to James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.