US Bridges

215 ST over I029

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 3 S US 14 Interch · Structure no. 000000006185190

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

215 ST over I029 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 215 ST over I029 in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries215 ST
CrossesI029
Location3 S US 14 Interch
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.2681, -96.75743
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic410 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 215 ST over I029 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 215 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 215 ST over I029 carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 215 ST over I029?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 215 ST over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.