US Bridges

I029 N over Medary Ck

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 2.3 N Moody CO Line · Structure no. 000000006185218

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,985
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 N over Medary Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying I029 N over Medary Ck 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 5 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 7,985 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,089 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI029 N
CrossesMedary Ck
Location2.3 N Moody CO Line
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates44.22819, -96.75669
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,985 (2024)
Projected traffic12,089 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$675,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I029 N over Medary Ck built?

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

What condition is I029 N over Medary 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 N over Medary Ck carry?

About 7,985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I029 N over Medary Ck?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I029 N over Medary Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.