FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

482 AVENUE

Carrying 482 AVENUE over NORTH FORK YELLOW BANK R

8.3N ALBEE, Grant, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 482 AVENUE

The 482 AVENUE bridge in Grant, South Dakota carries 482 AVENUE over NORTH FORK YELLOW BANK R. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 258 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 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

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

How 482 AVENUE compares

▼ 16.2
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of South Dakota bridges
205
Bridges in Grant · 33 in Poor condition
482 AVENUE 16.3 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
9.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
258 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000026330107

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

482 AVENUE 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 482 AVENUE against other structures in Grant 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 482 AVENUE?

482 AVENUE in Grant, South Dakota has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 482 AVENUE inspected?

482 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 258 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 482 AVENUE 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 482 AVENUE?

482 AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 482 AVENUE?

482 AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 482 AVENUE and does age affect safety?

482 AVENUE was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.

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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