US Bridges

20th ST S over I029

Good

Brookings County, South Dakota · 2 S US 14 Intch · Structure no. 000000006185180

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th ST S over I029 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 20th ST S over I029 in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries20th ST S
CrossesI029
Location2 S US 14 Intch
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.28186, -96.75783
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 20th ST S over I029 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th ST S over I029 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 20th ST S over I029 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 20th ST S over I029?

The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 20th ST S over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.