US Bridges

209 ST over I029

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 2 N US14 by Pass · Structure no. 000000006185130

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

209 ST over I029 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 209 ST 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2043. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Carries209 ST
CrossesI029
Location2 N US14 by Pass
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.35507, -96.75734
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic325 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 209 ST over I029 built?

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

What condition is 209 ST 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 209 ST over I029 carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 209 ST over I029?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 209 ST over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.