FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

37000 271st Street

Carrying 37000 271st Street over Platte Creek

5.1N & 3.0E of Platte, Charles Mix, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 37000 271st Street

The 37000 271st Street bridge in Charles Mix, South Dakota carries 37000 271st Street over Platte Creek. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 48 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 19.1 metric tons.

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

How 37000 271st Street compares

▼ 13.4
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of South Dakota bridges
103
Bridges in Charles Mix · 24 in Poor condition
37000 271st Street 19.1 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.2
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
48 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000012260029

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 37000 271st Street 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 37000 271st Street against other structures in Charles Mix 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 37000 271st Street?

37000 271st Street in Charles Mix, South Dakota has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 37000 271st Street inspected?

37000 271st 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 48 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 37000 271st Street 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 37000 271st Street?

37000 271st Street has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 37000 271st Street?

37000 271st Street is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 37000 271st Street and does age affect safety?

37000 271st Street was built in 1986, making it 40 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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