US Bridges

I029 over Nine Mile Ck

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 4.5 S Minnehaha CO Line · Structure no. 000000042065047

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,530
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 over Nine Mile Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I029 over Nine Mile Ck in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,530 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,696 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI029
CrossesNine Mile Ck
Location4.5 S Minnehaha CO Line
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates43.43571, -96.79624
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,530 (2023)
Projected traffic61,696 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Nine Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I029 over Nine Mile Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does I029 over Nine Mile Ck carry?

About 33,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I029 over Nine Mile Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I029 over Nine Mile Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.