US Bridges

I029 N over Burlington Northern RR

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.8 N I 90 Interch · Structure no. 000000050181155

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 N over Burlington Northern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I029 N over Burlington Northern RR in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,510 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,140 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI029 N
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location0.8 N I 90 Interch
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates43.62403, -96.76956
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,510 (2024)
Projected traffic18,140 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I029 N over Burlington Northern RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I029 N over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 11,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I029 N over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I029 N over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.