FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

41280 294th Street

Carrying 41280 294th Street over Emanuel Creek

9N & 3.3W of Tyndall, Bon Homme, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 41280 294th Street

The 41280 294th Street bridge in Bon Homme, South Dakota carries 41280 294th Street over Emanuel Creek. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.

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

How 41280 294th Street compares

▼ 13.4
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of South Dakota bridges
126
Bridges in Bon Homme · 35 in Poor condition
41280 294th Street 19.1 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.2
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000005117030

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

41280 294th Street is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare 41280 294th Street against other structures in Bon Homme 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 41280 294th Street?

41280 294th Street in Bon Homme, South Dakota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 41280 294th Street inspected?

41280 294th Street'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 41280 294th Street is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 41280 294th Street?

41280 294th Street has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 41280 294th Street?

41280 294th Street is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 41280 294th Street and does age affect safety?

41280 294th Street was built in 1972, making it 54 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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