406TH Avenue over Firesteel Ck
Davison County, South Dakota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 406TH Avenue over Firesteel Ck in Davison County, South Dakota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 35 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 60 of the 123 inventoried bridges in Davison County rated fair (48.8%); 22 (17.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 150 ft |
| Location | 1.7 S & 1 E Loomis |
| NBI structure number | 000000018120057 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Davison County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanborn St (SD37) over BNSF RR | 2001 | 13,545 | Fair |
| Sanborn St (SD37) over Dry Run Ck | 2001 | 13,545 | Good |
| South Burr Street over Dry Run Ck | 1990 | 11,950 | Good |
| SD037 over I090 | 1966 | 10,351 | Fair |
| SD037 over Dry Run Ck | 1996 | 9,756 | Good |
| SD037 over 4TH Ave BNSF RR | 1997 | 7,642 | Good |
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