US Bridges

I229 N over SE Ave Bnsfrr

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.4 NE 26 ST Interch · Structure no. 000000050218217

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,624
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I229 N over SE Ave Bnsfrr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I229 N over SE Ave Bnsfrr in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 18,624 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,351 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI229 N
CrossesSE Ave Bnsfrr
Location0.4 NE 26 ST Interch
RouteInterstate 229
Coordinates43.53333, -96.69565
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,624 (2024)
Projected traffic29,351 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I229 N over SE Ave Bnsfrr built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I229 N over SE Ave Bnsfrr 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I229 N over SE Ave Bnsfrr carry?

About 18,624 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I229 N over SE Ave Bnsfrr?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I229 N over SE Ave Bnsfrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.