SD011
Carrying SD011 over WEST PIPESTONE CK
2.9 N I 90 INTERCH, Minnehaha, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SD011
The SD011 bridge in Minnehaha, South Dakota carries SD011 over WEST PIPESTONE CK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 56.7 meters (186 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,797 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 34.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SD011 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
- 1953
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 56.7 m (186 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,797 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000050280136
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
SD011 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 SD011 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 SD011?
SD011 in Minnehaha, South Dakota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SD011 inspected?
SD011'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 3,797 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SD011 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 SD011?
SD011 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SD011?
SD011 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SD011 and does age affect safety?
SD011 was built in 1953, making it 73 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.
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