US Bridges

I029 over Ck

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 3.3 S US 14 Interch · Structure no. 000000006185193

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I029 over Ck in Brookings County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 12,240 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,104 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI029
CrossesCk
Location3.3 S US 14 Interch
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates44.26415, -96.7576
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,240 (2023)
Projected traffic15,104 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I029 over Ck built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I029 over Ck 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 I029 over Ck carry?

About 12,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I029 over Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I029 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.