309 AVENUE
Carrying 309 AVENUE over BR MEDICINE CK
4.4 S BLUNT, Hughes, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 309 AVENUE
The 309 AVENUE bridge in Hughes, South Dakota carries 309 AVENUE over BR MEDICINE CK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 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 7/9. 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 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 309 AVENUE compares
Live comparison across South Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 110 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000033290064
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 309 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 309 AVENUE against other structures in Hughes 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 309 AVENUE?
309 AVENUE in Hughes, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 309 AVENUE inspected?
309 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 110 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 309 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 309 AVENUE?
309 AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 309 AVENUE?
309 AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 309 AVENUE and does age affect safety?
309 AVENUE was built in 1962, making it 64 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.
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