FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SD115

Carrying SD115 over BEAVER CK

1.1 N JCT SD 44, Lincoln, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
57 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SD115

The SD115 bridge in Lincoln, South Dakota carries SD115 over BEAVER CK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.5 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.7 metric tons.

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

How SD115 compares

▲ 24.2
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of South Dakota bridges
207
Bridges in Lincoln · 36 in Poor condition
SD115 56.7 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
56.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000042100109

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SD115 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 SD115 against other structures in Lincoln 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 SD115?

SD115 in Lincoln, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SD115 inspected?

SD115'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 1,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SD115 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 SD115?

SD115 has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SD115?

SD115 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SD115 and does age affect safety?

SD115 was built in 1987, making it 39 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.