FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GRAND VIEW MEADOW

Carrying GRAND VIEW MEADOW over COLTON CK

1.9S & 2.1W LYONS, Minnehaha, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GRAND VIEW MEADOW

The GRAND VIEW MEADOW bridge in Minnehaha, South Dakota carries GRAND VIEW MEADOW over COLTON CK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 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 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.7 metric tons.

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

How GRAND VIEW MEADOW compares

▼ 4.8
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of South Dakota bridges
395
Bridges in Minnehaha · 36 in Poor condition
GRAND VIEW MEADOW 27.7 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.7
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000050109105

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

GRAND VIEW MEADOW 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 GRAND VIEW MEADOW against other structures in Minnehaha 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 GRAND VIEW MEADOW?

GRAND VIEW MEADOW in Minnehaha, South Dakota has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GRAND VIEW MEADOW inspected?

GRAND VIEW MEADOW'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 70 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GRAND VIEW MEADOW 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 GRAND VIEW MEADOW?

GRAND VIEW MEADOW has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GRAND VIEW MEADOW?

GRAND VIEW MEADOW is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GRAND VIEW MEADOW and does age affect safety?

GRAND VIEW MEADOW was built in 1940, making it 86 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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