FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SD 248 EF

Carrying SD 248 EF over CK

0.1 N JCT I90, Lyman, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SD 248 EF

The SD 248 EF bridge in Lyman, South Dakota carries SD 248 EF over CK. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1972, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,265 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 SD 248 EF compares

▼ 12.3
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of South Dakota bridges
114
Bridges in Lyman · 11 in Poor condition
SD 248 EF 20.2 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
31.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Last Reconstructed
1972
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,265 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000043160204

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SD 248 EF 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 SD 248 EF against other structures in Lyman 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 SD 248 EF?

SD 248 EF in Lyman, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SD 248 EF inspected?

SD 248 EF'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 2,265 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SD 248 EF is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SD 248 EF?

SD 248 EF has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SD 248 EF?

SD 248 EF is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SD 248 EF and does age affect safety?

SD 248 EF was built in 1947, making it 79 years old and last reconstructed in 1972.

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.