US Bridges

176 ST over I029

Fair

Codington County, South Dakota · 2.9 N Hamlin CO Line · Structure no. 000000015240220

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
418 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

176 ST over I029 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 176 ST over I029 in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 418 ft (127.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries176 ST
CrossesI029
Location2.9 N Hamlin CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.83326, -97.00508
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 176 ST over I029 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 176 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 176 ST over I029 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 176 ST over I029?

The structure is 418 ft (127.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 176 ST over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.