FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US012

Carrying US012 over CK

4.2 E OF IPSWICH, Edmunds, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
68 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US012

The US012 bridge in Edmunds, South Dakota carries US012 over CK. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.2 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,882 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 67.6 metric tons.

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

How US012 compares

▲ 35.1
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of South Dakota bridges
20
Bridges in Edmunds · 5 in Poor condition
US012 67.6 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
67.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,882 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000023371100

How to read this record

US012 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare US012 against other structures in Edmunds 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 US012?

US012 in Edmunds, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US012 inspected?

US012'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 2,882 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US012 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US012?

US012 has an NBI inventory load rating of 67.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US012?

US012 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US012 and does age affect safety?

US012 was built in 1974, making it 52 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.