30540 SW Jim River over Beaver Creek
FairYankton County, South Dakota · 3.6N & 0.7E of Yankton · Structure no. 000000068137144
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
30540 SW Jim River over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 30540 SW Jim River over Beaver Creek in Yankton County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 30540 SW Jim River over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is 30540 SW Jim River over Beaver Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 30540 SW Jim River over Beaver Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 30540 SW Jim River over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 30540 SW Jim River over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.