FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SD028

Carrying SD028 over TRIB DOLPH CK

5.8 W JCT SD 21 N, Hamlin, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SD028

The SD028 bridge in Hamlin, South Dakota carries SD028 over TRIB DOLPH CK. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.5 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,240 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.

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

How SD028 compares

▼ 12.5
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of South Dakota bridges
62
Bridges in Hamlin · 8 in Poor condition
SD028 20.0 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
12.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2021
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,240 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000029077150

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SD028 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 SD028 against other structures in Hamlin 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 SD028?

SD028 in Hamlin, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SD028 inspected?

SD028'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 1,240 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SD028 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 SD028?

SD028 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SD028?

SD028 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SD028 and does age affect safety?

SD028 was built in 2021, making it 5 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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