US Bridges

219 ST over I029

Fair

Brookings County, South Dakota · 1 N Moody CO Line · Structure no. 000000006185230

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

219 ST over I029 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 219 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 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Carries219 ST
CrossesI029
Location1 N Moody CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.21012, -96.75683
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2023)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 219 ST over I029 built?

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

What condition is 219 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 219 ST over I029 carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 219 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 32 ft wide.

Who owns 219 ST over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.