US Bridges

IRR I029 S over 149 ST (fas 6266)

Fair

Grant County, South Dakota · 6.2 S US 12 Interchange · Structure no. 000000026085070

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR I029 S over 149 ST (fas 6266) is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR I029 S over 149 ST (fas 6266) in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,146 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIRR I029 S
Crosses149 ST (fas 6266)
Location6.2 S US 12 Interchange
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates45.22431, -97.05137
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2024)
Projected traffic5,146 by 2044
Trucks40%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR I029 S over 149 ST (fas 6266) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR I029 S over 149 ST (fas 6266) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IRR I029 S over 149 ST (fas 6266) carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IRR I029 S over 149 ST (fas 6266)?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR I029 S over 149 ST (fas 6266)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.