FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

248th Street

Carrying 248th Street over Little Vermillion River

4.5N & 2.7E of Salem, McCook, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 248th Street

The 248th Street bridge in McCook, South Dakota carries 248th Street over Little Vermillion River. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.1 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.0 metric tons.

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

How 248th Street compares

▲ 3.5
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of South Dakota bridges
98
Bridges in McCook · 9 in Poor condition
248th Street 36.0 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.1 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000044137040

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 248th Street 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 248th Street against other structures in McCook 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 248th Street?

248th Street in McCook, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 248th Street inspected?

248th Street'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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 248th Street 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 248th Street?

248th Street has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 248th Street?

248th Street is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 248th Street and does age affect safety?

248th Street was built in 2005, making it 21 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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