480 AVE (FAS 6285)
Carrying 480 AVE (FAS 6285) over I029
2.2 NW JEFFERSON INTERCH, Union, South Dakota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 480 AVE (FAS 6285)
The 480 AVE (FAS 6285) bridge in Union, South Dakota carries 480 AVE (FAS 6285) over I029. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 13,630 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of South Dakota bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 480 AVE (FAS 6285) 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
- 1961
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,630 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000064100315
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 480 AVE (FAS 6285) 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 480 AVE (FAS 6285) against other structures in Union and across South Dakota. South Dakota bridges
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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 480 AVE (FAS 6285)?
480 AVE (FAS 6285) in Union, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 480 AVE (FAS 6285) inspected?
480 AVE (FAS 6285)'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 13,630 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 480 AVE (FAS 6285) is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 480 AVE (FAS 6285)?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for 480 AVE (FAS 6285).
Who is responsible for maintaining 480 AVE (FAS 6285)?
Ownership is not specified for 480 AVE (FAS 6285) in the NBI.
How old is 480 AVE (FAS 6285) and does age affect safety?
480 AVE (FAS 6285) was built in 1961, making it 65 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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