FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

29250 442nd Avenue

Carrying 29250 442nd Avenue over Clay Creek

4.5N & 10W of Irene, Yankton, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 29250 442nd Avenue

The 29250 442nd Avenue bridge in Yankton, South Dakota carries 29250 442nd Avenue over Clay Creek. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 5/9, 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 18.3 metric tons.

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

How 29250 442nd Avenue compares

▼ 14.2
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of South Dakota bridges
99
Bridges in Yankton · 15 in Poor condition
29250 442nd Avenue 18.3 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.8
Serviceability /30
27.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
7.1 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000068140015

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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

29250 442nd Avenue 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 29250 442nd Avenue against other structures in Yankton 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 29250 442nd Avenue?

29250 442nd Avenue in Yankton, South Dakota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 29250 442nd Avenue inspected?

29250 442nd Avenue'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 29250 442nd Avenue 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 29250 442nd Avenue?

29250 442nd Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 29250 442nd Avenue?

29250 442nd Avenue is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 29250 442nd Avenue and does age affect safety?

29250 442nd Avenue was built in 1930, making it 96 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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