FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY 1416

Carrying HWY 1416 over CK

1N NEW UNDERWOOD, Pennington, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY 1416

The HWY 1416 bridge in Pennington, South Dakota carries HWY 1416 over CK. It was built in 1926, making it 100 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1935, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,089 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

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

How HWY 1416 compares

▼ 8.0
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of South Dakota bridges
350
Bridges in Pennington · 26 in Poor condition
HWY 1416 24.5 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1926
Last Reconstructed
1935
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,089 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000052609290

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY 1416 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 HWY 1416 against other structures in Pennington 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 HWY 1416?

HWY 1416 in Pennington, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY 1416 inspected?

HWY 1416'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 1,089 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY 1416 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HWY 1416?

HWY 1416 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY 1416?

HWY 1416 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HWY 1416 and does age affect safety?

HWY 1416 was built in 1926, making it 100 years old and last reconstructed in 1935.

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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