FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

477TH AVENUE

Carrying 477TH AVENUE over CK

6E & 5.4N BROOKINGS, Brookings, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 477TH AVENUE

The 477TH AVENUE bridge in Brookings, South Dakota carries 477TH AVENUE over CK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.5 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 92 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.2 metric tons.

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

How 477TH AVENUE compares

▲ 12.7
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of South Dakota bridges
234
Bridges in Brookings · 53 in Poor condition
477TH AVENUE 45.2 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
92 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000006230106

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 477TH 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 477TH AVENUE against other structures in Brookings 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 477TH AVENUE?

477TH AVENUE in Brookings, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 477TH AVENUE inspected?

477TH 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 92 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 477TH 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 477TH AVENUE?

477TH AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 477TH AVENUE?

477TH AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 477TH AVENUE and does age affect safety?

477TH AVENUE was built in 2009, making it 17 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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