US Bridges

I029 N over W 12th ST

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 12th ST Interchange · Structure no. 000000050176210

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
374 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,455
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 N over W 12th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I029 N over W 12th ST in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 32,455 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,149 by 2044. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI029 N
CrossesW 12th ST
Location12th ST Interchange
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates43.54443, -96.78011
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,455 (2024)
Projected traffic51,149 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 N over W 12th ST built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I029 N over W 12th ST 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does I029 N over W 12th ST carry?

About 32,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I029 N over W 12th ST?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I029 N over W 12th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.