IMPALA PL.
Carrying IMPALA PL. over CK
2.9N & 21.3E STURGIS, Meade, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IMPALA PL.
The IMPALA PL. bridge in Meade, South Dakota carries IMPALA PL. over CK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 7 sections, stretching 34.1 meters (112 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IMPALA PL. 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
- Last Reconstructed
- 2008
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 34.1 m (112 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000047243401
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
IMPALA PL. 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 IMPALA PL. 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 IMPALA PL.?
IMPALA PL. in Meade, South Dakota has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IMPALA PL. inspected?
IMPALA PL.'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 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IMPALA PL. 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 IMPALA PL.?
IMPALA PL. has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IMPALA PL.?
IMPALA PL. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is IMPALA PL. and does age affect safety?
IMPALA PL. was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.
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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