FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST ONGE ROAD

Carrying ST ONGE ROAD over MILLER CK

.3W4.5S ST ONGE-SPEARFISH, Lawrence, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST ONGE ROAD

The ST ONGE ROAD bridge in Lawrence, South Dakota carries ST ONGE ROAD over MILLER CK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

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

How ST ONGE ROAD compares

▼ 8.0
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of South Dakota bridges
136
Bridges in Lawrence · 16 in Poor condition
ST ONGE ROAD 24.5 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.7 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000041160085

How to read this record

ST ONGE ROAD 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 ST ONGE ROAD 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 ST ONGE ROAD?

ST ONGE ROAD in Lawrence, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST ONGE ROAD inspected?

ST ONGE 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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST ONGE ROAD 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 ST ONGE ROAD?

ST ONGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST ONGE ROAD?

ST ONGE ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ST ONGE ROAD and does age affect safety?

ST ONGE 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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