US Bridges

I029 S over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.1 S I 90 Interch · Structure no. 000000050180166

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 S over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I029 S over Drainage Ditch in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 21,630 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,089 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI029 S
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 S I 90 Interch
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates43.60891, -96.77101
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,630 (2024)
Projected traffic34,089 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I029 S over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I029 S over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I029 S over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 21,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I029 S over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns I029 S over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.