FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

25810 416 AVENUE

Carrying 25810 416 AVENUE over JAMES RV

1.1S & 5W OF ALEXANDRIA, Hanson, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 25810 416 AVENUE

The 25810 416 AVENUE bridge in Hanson, South Dakota carries 25810 416 AVENUE over JAMES RV. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 115.2 meters (378 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 165 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 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 17.1 metric tons.

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

How 25810 416 AVENUE compares

▼ 15.4
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of South Dakota bridges
62
Bridges in Hanson · 6 in Poor condition
25810 416 AVENUE 17.1 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.5
Serviceability /30
19.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
115.2 m (378 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
165 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000031040141

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

25810 416 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 25810 416 AVENUE against other structures in Hanson 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 25810 416 AVENUE?

25810 416 AVENUE in Hanson, South Dakota has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 25810 416 AVENUE inspected?

25810 416 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 165 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 25810 416 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 25810 416 AVENUE?

25810 416 AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 25810 416 AVENUE?

25810 416 AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 25810 416 AVENUE and does age affect safety?

25810 416 AVENUE was built in 1959, making it 67 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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