US Bridges

SD020 over I029

Fair

Codington County, South Dakota · I 29 & Sd 20 Interchange · Structure no. 000000015215030

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
844
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD020 over I029 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD020 over I029 in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 844 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,188 by 2044. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSD020
CrossesI029
LocationI 29 & Sd 20 Interchange
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates45.10788, -97.05582
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2024)
Projected traffic1,188 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 SD020 over I029 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD020 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SD020 over I029 carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SD020 over I029?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SD020 over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.