1ST AVE NE
Carrying 1ST AVE NE over WILLOW CK
1ST AVE NE, Codington, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 1ST AVE NE
The 1ST AVE NE bridge in Codington, South Dakota carries 1ST AVE NE over WILLOW CK. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 33.8 meters (111 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 1ST AVE NE compares
Live comparison across South Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2008
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 33.8 m (111 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.2 m (76 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000015205177
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 1ST AVE NE 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 1ST AVE NE 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 1ST AVE NE?
1ST AVE NE in Codington, 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 1ST AVE NE inspected?
1ST AVE NE'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 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 1ST AVE NE 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 1ST AVE NE?
1ST AVE NE has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 1ST AVE NE?
1ST AVE NE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 1ST AVE NE and does age affect safety?
1ST AVE NE was built in 2008, making it 18 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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