SAINT JOE ST
Carrying SAINT JOE ST over CHIPMUNK GULCH
ST JOE ST SPEARFISH, Lawrence, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SAINT JOE ST
The SAINT JOE ST bridge in Lawrence, South Dakota carries SAINT JOE ST over CHIPMUNK GULCH. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.5 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 89.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SAINT JOE ST 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1999
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000041090071
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 SAINT JOE ST 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 SAINT JOE ST against other structures in Lawrence 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 SAINT JOE ST?
SAINT JOE ST in Lawrence, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SAINT JOE ST inspected?
SAINT JOE 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 150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAINT JOE ST 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 SAINT JOE ST?
SAINT JOE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SAINT JOE ST?
SAINT JOE ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SAINT JOE ST and does age affect safety?
SAINT JOE ST was built in 1999, making it 27 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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