US Bridges

I229 over Ck

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.2 SW Sd 115 Interch · Structure no. 000000050194237

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,830
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I229 over Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I229 over Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 66 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 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 43,830 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,586 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI229
CrossesCk
Location0.2 SW Sd 115 Interch
RouteInterstate 229
Coordinates43.50742, -96.73799
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,830 (2023)
Projected traffic67,586 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 I229 over Ck built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I229 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I229 over Ck carry?

About 43,830 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I229 over Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I229 over Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.