MELGAARD ROAD
Carrying MELGAARD ROAD over MOCCASIN CK
MELGAARD RD(18TH)ABERDEEN, Brown, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MELGAARD ROAD
The MELGAARD ROAD bridge in Brown, South Dakota carries MELGAARD ROAD over MOCCASIN CK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 20.0 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MELGAARD ROAD compares
Live comparison across South Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 20.0 m (66 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.4 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000007119340
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MELGAARD ROAD 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 MELGAARD ROAD against other structures in Brown 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 MELGAARD ROAD?
MELGAARD ROAD in Brown, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MELGAARD ROAD inspected?
MELGAARD ROAD'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 3,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MELGAARD ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MELGAARD ROAD?
MELGAARD ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MELGAARD ROAD?
MELGAARD ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MELGAARD ROAD and does age affect safety?
MELGAARD ROAD was built in 1990, making it 36 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.
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