SD053 over White Rv
Lyman County, South Dakota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SD053 over White Rv in Lyman County, South Dakota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 54 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 56 of the 114 inventoried bridges in Lyman County rated fair (49.1%); 12 (10.5%) 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 February 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 | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 450 ft |
| Location | Mellette Co Line |
| NBI structure number | 000000043018330 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lyman County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I090 W over SD090 L | 1971 | 4,382 | Good |
| I090 E over SD090 L | 1971 | 4,382 | Good |
| I090 W over SD273 | 1970 | 3,955 | Fair |
| I090 E over SD273 | 1970 | 3,955 | Fair |
| I090 W over 319 Ave | 1971 | 3,955 | Fair |
| I090 E over 319 Ave | 1971 | 3,955 | Fair |
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