US Bridges

I029 N over Snake Ck

Fair

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 0.4 N US 18 W Interch · Structure no. 000000042065166

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 N over Snake Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying I029 N over Snake Ck in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,870 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,851 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI029 N
CrossesSnake Ck
Location0.4 N US 18 W Interch
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates43.26374, -96.79604
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,870 (2024)
Projected traffic15,851 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 N over Snake Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I029 N over Snake Ck 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 I029 N over Snake Ck carry?

About 9,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I029 N over Snake Ck?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I029 N over Snake Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.