FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

41470 272 STR.

Carrying 41470 272 STR. over CK

3.7 E 3 N PARKSTON, Hutchinson, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 41470 272 STR.

The 41470 272 STR. bridge in Hutchinson, South Dakota carries 41470 272 STR. over CK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 69 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.4 metric tons.

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

How 41470 272 STR. compares

▼ 20.1
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of South Dakota bridges
161
Bridges in Hutchinson · 26 in Poor condition
41470 272 STR. 12.4 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.9
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
12.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
69 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000034107040

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 41470 272 STR. 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 41470 272 STR. against other structures in Hutchinson 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 41470 272 STR.?

41470 272 STR. in Hutchinson, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 41470 272 STR. inspected?

41470 272 STR.'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 69 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 41470 272 STR. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 41470 272 STR.?

41470 272 STR. has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 41470 272 STR.?

41470 272 STR. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 41470 272 STR. and does age affect safety?

41470 272 STR. was built in 1988, making it 38 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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