US Bridges

26th ST over I029

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 26th ST Interchange · Structure no. 000000050175222

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th ST over I029 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26th ST over I029 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries26th ST
CrossesI029
Location26th ST Interchange
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.52711, -96.77999
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2023)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th ST over I029 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 26th ST over I029 carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 26th ST over I029?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns 26th ST over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.