US Bridges

S Louise Ave over I229

Fair

Lincoln County, South Dakota · Louise Ave Interchange · Structure no. 000000042079004

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,586
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Louise Ave over I229 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Louise Ave over I229 in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 24,586 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,586 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesS Louise Ave
CrossesI229
LocationLouise Ave Interchange
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.49595, -96.76961
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,586 (2023)
Projected traffic24,586 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S Louise Ave over I229 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Louise Ave over I229 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S Louise Ave over I229 carry?

About 24,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Louise Ave over I229?

The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns S Louise Ave over I229?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.