US Bridges

SD115 over I029

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · Sd 115 & I29 Interchange · Structure no. 000000050175020

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,449
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD115 over I029 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD115 over I029 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,449 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,343 by 2044. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesSD115
CrossesI029
LocationSd 115 & I29 Interchange
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates43.81907, -96.78005
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,449 (2024)
Projected traffic5,343 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SD115 over I029 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD115 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SD115 over I029 carry?

About 3,449 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SD115 over I029?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SD115 over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.