FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

West 12th Street

Carrying West 12th Street over Trib. to Skunk Creek

0.3W of Sertoma Avenue, Minnehaha, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: West 12th Street

The West 12th Street bridge in Minnehaha, South Dakota carries West 12th Street over Trib. to Skunk Creek. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,892 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.4 metric tons.

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

How West 12th Street compares

▲ 16.9
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of South Dakota bridges
395
Bridges in Minnehaha · 36 in Poor condition
West 12th Street 49.4 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
49.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,892 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000050155210

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether West 12th Street 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 West 12th Street 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 West 12th Street?

West 12th Street in Minnehaha, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is West 12th Street inspected?

West 12th Street'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 8,892 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. West 12th Street is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for West 12th Street?

West 12th Street has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining West 12th Street?

West 12th Street is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is West 12th Street and does age affect safety?

West 12th Street was built in 1989, making it 37 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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