US Bridges

SD046 over James Rv

Good

Yankton County, South Dakota · 1.8 W JCT US 81 · Structure no. 000000068103060

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
384 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
762
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD046 over James Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD046 over James Rv in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 762 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,146 by 2044. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSD046
CrossesJames Rv
Location1.8 W JCT US 81
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates43.08216, -97.43167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2024)
Projected traffic1,146 by 2044
Trucks17%
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 SD046 over James Rv built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD046 over James Rv 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SD046 over James Rv carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SD046 over James Rv?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD046 over James Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.