FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

29895 BOYER AVE

Carrying 29895 BOYER AVE over CK

12.5E & 0.9S BERESFORD, Union, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
81 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 29895 BOYER AVE

The 29895 BOYER AVE bridge in Union, South Dakota carries 29895 BOYER AVE over CK. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.4 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 81.3 metric tons.

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

How 29895 BOYER AVE compares

▲ 48.8
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of South Dakota bridges
172
Bridges in Union · 32 in Poor condition
29895 BOYER AVE 81.3 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
81.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.4 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000064145019

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

29895 BOYER 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 29895 BOYER AVE against other structures in Union 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 29895 BOYER AVE?

29895 BOYER AVE in Union, South Dakota has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 29895 BOYER AVE inspected?

29895 BOYER 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 70 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 29895 BOYER 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 29895 BOYER AVE?

29895 BOYER AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 81.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 29895 BOYER AVE?

29895 BOYER AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 29895 BOYER AVE and does age affect safety?

29895 BOYER AVE was built in 1992, making it 34 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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