Western Ave over I229
GoodMinnehaha County, South Dakota · Western Ave Interchange · Structure no. 000000050191238
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 249 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Ave over I229 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Ave over I229 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 20,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,600 by 2043. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 98 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Ave over I229 built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Western Ave over I229 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Western Ave over I229 carry?
About 20,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Western Ave over I229?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Western Ave over I229?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.