W Kemp Avenue
Carrying W Kemp Avenue over Big Sioux River
0.3E of 10th Street NW, Codington, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W Kemp Avenue
The W Kemp Avenue bridge in Codington, South Dakota carries W Kemp Avenue over Big Sioux River. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 32.9 meters (108 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,053 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W Kemp Avenue 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1935
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 32.9 m (108 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,053 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000015181171
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 W Kemp 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 W Kemp Avenue against other structures in Codington 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 W Kemp Avenue?
W Kemp Avenue in Codington, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W Kemp Avenue inspected?
W Kemp 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 5,053 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W Kemp 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 W Kemp Avenue?
W Kemp Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W Kemp Avenue?
W Kemp Avenue is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is W Kemp Avenue and does age affect safety?
W Kemp Avenue was built in 1935, making it 91 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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