I229 N over Big Sioux Rv
FairMinnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.4 N Rice ST Interch · Structure no. 000000050219192
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 431 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,649
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I229 N over Big Sioux Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I229 N over Big Sioux Rv in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 14,649 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,087 by 2044. The structure is 431 ft (131.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I229 N over Big Sioux Rv built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is I229 N over Big Sioux Rv 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I229 N over Big Sioux Rv carry?
About 14,649 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I229 N over Big Sioux Rv?
The structure is 431 ft (131.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I229 N over Big Sioux Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.