FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 3214 270 AVE

Carrying FAS 3214 270 AVE over TOMAHAWK CK

JUST WEST OF WENDTE, Stanley, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 3214 270 AVE

The FAS 3214 270 AVE bridge in Stanley, South Dakota carries FAS 3214 270 AVE over TOMAHAWK CK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 61.0 meters (200 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 71 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 30.0 metric tons.

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

How FAS 3214 270 AVE compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 43%
Higher load rating than 57% of South Dakota bridges
37
Bridges in Stanley · 5 in Poor condition
FAS 3214 270 AVE 30.0 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
61.0 m (200 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
71 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000059244370

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 3214 270 AVE 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 FAS 3214 270 AVE against other structures in Stanley 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 FAS 3214 270 AVE?

FAS 3214 270 AVE in Stanley, South Dakota has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 3214 270 AVE inspected?

FAS 3214 270 AVE'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 71 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 3214 270 AVE 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 FAS 3214 270 AVE?

FAS 3214 270 AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 3214 270 AVE?

FAS 3214 270 AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 3214 270 AVE and does age affect safety?

FAS 3214 270 AVE was built in 1967, making it 59 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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