US Bridges

43410 Stone Church over Trib. to James River

FairPosted for load

Yankton County, South Dakota · 10.8N & 0.8W of Utica · Structure no. 000000068061022

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43410 Stone Church over Trib. to James River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 43410 Stone Church over Trib. to James River in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries43410 Stone Church
CrossesTrib. to James River
Location10.8N & 0.8W of Utica
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.13887, -97.51553
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$827,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 43410 Stone Church over Trib. to James River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43410 Stone Church over Trib. to 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 43410 Stone Church over Trib. to James River carry?

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

How long is 43410 Stone Church over Trib. to James River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 43410 Stone Church over Trib. to James River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.