US Bridges

I029 N over US212

Fair

Codington County, South Dakota · US 212 & I 29 Interchange · Structure no. 000000015215180

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,225
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 N over US212 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I029 N over US212 in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI029 N
CrossesUS212
LocationUS 212 & I 29 Interchange
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates44.89046, -97.05664
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I029 N over US212 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I029 N over US212 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 N over US212 carry?

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

How long is I029 N over US212?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I029 N over US212?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.