FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

222 ST

Carrying 222 ST over WEST REDSTONE CK

5.5W CARTHAGE, Miner, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 222 ST

The 222 ST bridge in Miner, South Dakota carries 222 ST over WEST REDSTONE CK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1967, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 148 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 14.2 metric tons.

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

How 222 ST compares

▼ 18.3
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of South Dakota bridges
64
Bridges in Miner · 17 in Poor condition
222 ST 14.2 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
4.7
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
14.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1967
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
148 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000049016020

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.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

222 ST 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 222 ST against other structures in Miner 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 222 ST?

222 ST in Miner, South Dakota has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 222 ST inspected?

222 ST'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 148 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 222 ST 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 222 ST?

222 ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 222 ST?

222 ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 222 ST and does age affect safety?

222 ST was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1967.

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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