FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

29020 453 AVE

Carrying 29020 453 AVE over CK

3W & 0.8N VIBORG, Turner, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 29020 453 AVE

The 29020 453 AVE bridge in Turner, South Dakota carries 29020 453 AVE over CK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.8 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 59.1 metric tons.

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

How 29020 453 AVE compares

▲ 26.6
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of South Dakota bridges
143
Bridges in Turner · 37 in Poor condition
29020 453 AVE 59.1 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
59.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.8 m (49 ft)
Deck Width
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000063130222

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

29020 453 AVE 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 29020 453 AVE against other structures in Turner 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 29020 453 AVE?

29020 453 AVE in Turner, South Dakota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 29020 453 AVE inspected?

29020 453 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 29020 453 AVE 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 29020 453 AVE?

29020 453 AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 29020 453 AVE?

29020 453 AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 29020 453 AVE and does age affect safety?

29020 453 AVE was built in 1999, making it 27 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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