FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SIOUX LAND RD

Carrying SIOUX LAND RD over CK

SUMMERSET, Meade, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SIOUX LAND RD

The SIOUX LAND RD bridge in Meade, South Dakota carries SIOUX LAND RD over CK. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.7 meters (25 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 Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.6 metric tons.

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

How SIOUX LAND RD compares

▲ 19.1
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of South Dakota bridges
217
Bridges in Meade · 23 in Poor condition
SIOUX LAND RD 51.6 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
51.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000047111581

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SIOUX LAND RD 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 SIOUX LAND 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 SIOUX LAND RD?

SIOUX LAND RD in Meade, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SIOUX LAND RD inspected?

SIOUX LAND 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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SIOUX LAND RD 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 SIOUX LAND RD?

SIOUX LAND RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SIOUX LAND RD?

SIOUX LAND RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is SIOUX LAND RD and does age affect safety?

SIOUX LAND RD was built in 2008, making it 18 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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