STATE PARK RD
Carrying STATE PARK RD over CK
4.4E 3.5N STURGIS, Meade, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STATE PARK RD
The STATE PARK RD bridge in Meade, South Dakota carries STATE PARK RD over CK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 15.6 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 33 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STATE PARK RD compares
Live comparison across South Dakota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 15.6 m (51 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.7 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 33 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000047074395
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
STATE PARK RD 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 STATE PARK RD against other structures in Meade 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 STATE PARK RD?
STATE PARK RD in Meade, South Dakota has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STATE PARK RD inspected?
STATE PARK RD'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 33 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE PARK RD 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 STATE PARK RD?
STATE PARK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STATE PARK RD?
STATE PARK RD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is STATE PARK RD and does age affect safety?
STATE PARK RD was built in 1964, making it 62 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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