US Bridges

I029 NF over Ck

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 1.9 E of Crooks · Structure no. 000000050179130

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 NF over Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying I029 NF over Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI029 NF
CrossesCk
Location1.9 E of Crooks
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates43.65981, -96.77435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2023)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 I029 NF over Ck built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I029 NF over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I029 NF over Ck carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I029 NF over Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I029 NF over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.