FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

405th Avenue

Carrying 405th Avenue over Stony Run Creek

5E & 11.9S of Huron, Beadle, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 405th Avenue

The 405th Avenue bridge in Beadle, South Dakota carries 405th Avenue over Stony Run Creek. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 93 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 405th Avenue compares

▼ 8.0
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of South Dakota bridges
153
Bridges in Beadle · 51 in Poor condition
405th Avenue 24.5 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
93 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003290299

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 405th Avenue is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 405th Avenue against other structures in Beadle and across South Dakota. South Dakota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 405th Avenue?

405th Avenue in Beadle, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 405th Avenue inspected?

405th Avenue's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 93 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 405th Avenue is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 405th Avenue?

405th Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 405th Avenue?

405th Avenue is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 405th Avenue and does age affect safety?

405th Avenue was built in 1939, making it 87 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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