US Bridges

I029 S over Willow Ck

Fair

Codington County, South Dakota · 1.7 N US 212 Interch · Structure no. 000000015214163

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,225
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 S over Willow Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I029 S over Willow Ck in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,225 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,430 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI029 S
CrossesWillow Ck
Location1.7 N US 212 Interch
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates44.91468, -97.05653
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,225 (2024)
Projected traffic6,430 by 2044
Trucks27%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I029 S over Willow Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I029 S over Willow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I029 S over Willow Ck carry?

About 4,225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I029 S over Willow Ck?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I029 S over Willow Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.