SD045
Carrying SD045 over I090
SD 45 SOUTH INTERCHANGE, Brule, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SD045
The SD045 bridge in Brule, South Dakota carries SD045 over I090. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 8,090 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Dakota bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SD045 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1965
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,090 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000008310135
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 SD045 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 SD045 against other structures in Brule 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 SD045?
SD045 in Brule, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SD045 inspected?
SD045'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 8,090 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SD045 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SD045?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SD045.
Who is responsible for maintaining SD045?
Ownership is not specified for SD045 in the NBI.
How old is SD045 and does age affect safety?
SD045 was built in 1965, making it 61 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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