FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

725 4TH STR SE

Carrying 725 4TH STR SE over PARK CK

4TH ST SE - MADISON, Lake, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 725 4TH STR SE

The 725 4TH STR SE bridge in Lake, South Dakota carries 725 4TH STR SE over PARK CK. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 386 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How 725 4TH STR SE compares

▲ 0.2
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of South Dakota bridges
79
Bridges in Lake · 5 in Poor condition
725 4TH STR SE 32.7 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
386 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000040133136

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 725 4TH STR SE 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 725 4TH STR SE against other structures in Lake 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 725 4TH STR SE?

725 4TH STR SE in Lake, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 725 4TH STR SE inspected?

725 4TH STR SE'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 386 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 725 4TH STR SE 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 725 4TH STR SE?

725 4TH STR SE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 725 4TH STR SE?

725 4TH STR SE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 725 4TH STR SE and does age affect safety?

725 4TH STR SE was built in 2000, making it 26 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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