US Bridges

I029 N over BNSF RR

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 0.6 N Sd 44 Interch · Structure no. 000000042065115

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,315
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 N over BNSF RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying I029 N over BNSF RR in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,315 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,778 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI029 N
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.6 N Sd 44 Interch
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates43.33841, -96.79627
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,315 (2024)
Projected traffic19,778 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I029 N over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I029 N over BNSF RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I029 N over BNSF RR carry?

About 12,315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I029 N over BNSF RR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I029 N over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.