US Bridges

I029 S over I229 S & I029 S Off Ramp

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · I 29 & I 229 Interchange · Structure no. 000000042066006

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 S over I229 S & I029 S Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I029 S over I229 S & I029 S Off Ramp in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 29,860 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,657 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesI029 S
CrossesI229 S & I029 S Off Ramp
LocationI 29 & I 229 Interchange
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates43.49115, -96.79344
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,860 (2024)
Projected traffic49,657 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I029 S over I229 S & I029 S Off Ramp built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I029 S over I229 S & I029 S Off Ramp 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does I029 S over I229 S & I029 S Off Ramp carry?

About 29,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I029 S over I229 S & I029 S Off Ramp?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I029 S over I229 S & I029 S Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.