FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

208TH ST

Carrying 208TH ST over SOUTH FORK PEARL CK

OSEWAGO ST. IROQUIS, Kingsbury, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 208TH ST

The 208TH ST bridge in Kingsbury, South Dakota carries 208TH ST over SOUTH FORK PEARL CK. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 913 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 4/9. 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 20.2 metric tons.

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

How 208TH ST compares

▼ 12.3
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of South Dakota bridges
35
Bridges in Kingsbury · 10 in Poor condition
208TH ST 20.2 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.1
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
20.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1933
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
913 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000039004120

How to read this record

208TH ST 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 208TH ST against other structures in Kingsbury 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 208TH ST?

208TH ST in Kingsbury, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 208TH ST inspected?

208TH ST'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 913 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 208TH ST 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 208TH ST?

208TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 208TH ST?

208TH ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 208TH ST and does age affect safety?

208TH ST was built in 1933, making it 93 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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