I029 S over Skunk Ck
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.3 N 26th ST Interch · Structure no. 000000050175219
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,310
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I029 S over Skunk Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I029 S over Skunk Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 36 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 33,310 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,497 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I029 S over Skunk Ck built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I029 S over Skunk 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I029 S over Skunk Ck carry?
About 33,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I029 S over Skunk Ck?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I029 S over Skunk Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.