FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Old NE Road

Carrying Old NE Road over Unnamed Creek

0.3W CACTUS FLAT, Jackson, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Old NE Road

The Old NE Road bridge in Jackson, South Dakota carries Old NE Road over Unnamed Creek. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 Old NE Road compares

▼ 16.2
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of South Dakota bridges
89
Bridges in Jackson · 14 in Poor condition
Old NE Road 16.3 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000036117110

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Old NE Road 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 Old NE Road against other structures in Jackson 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 Old NE Road?

Old NE Road in Jackson, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Old NE Road inspected?

Old NE Road'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 35 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Old NE Road 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 Old NE Road?

Old NE Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Old NE Road?

Old NE Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Old NE Road and does age affect safety?

Old NE Road was built in 1950, making it 76 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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