US Bridges

US018 over I029

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · US 18 E Interchange · Structure no. 000000042065140

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,597
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US018 over I029 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US018 over I029 in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,597 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesUS018
CrossesI029
LocationUS 18 E Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.30144, -96.79567
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,597 (2024)
Projected traffic6,090 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US018 over I029 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US018 over I029 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US018 over I029 carry?

About 3,597 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US018 over I029?

The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US018 over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.