FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

237TH AVENUE

Carrying 237TH AVENUE over FIRESTEEL CREEK

3E & 6.7N ISABEL, Corson, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 237TH AVENUE

The 237TH AVENUE bridge in Corson, South Dakota carries 237TH AVENUE over FIRESTEEL CREEK. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

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

How 237TH AVENUE compares

▲ 67.4
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of South Dakota bridges
49
Bridges in Corson · 5 in Poor condition
237TH AVENUE 99.9 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000016310313

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 237TH 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 237TH AVENUE against other structures in Corson 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 237TH AVENUE?

237TH AVENUE in Corson, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 237TH AVENUE inspected?

237TH 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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 237TH AVENUE 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 237TH AVENUE?

237TH AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 237TH AVENUE?

237TH AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 237TH AVENUE and does age affect safety?

237TH AVENUE was built in 2007, making it 19 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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