US Bridges

SD030 over I029

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · Sd 30 Interchange · Structure no. 000000006185080

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD030 over I029 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD030 over I029 in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,436 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSD030
CrossesI029
LocationSd 30 Interchange
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates44.42714, -96.75617
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2024)
Projected traffic2,436 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SD030 over I029 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD030 over I029 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SD030 over I029 carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SD030 over I029?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SD030 over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.