US Bridges

I229 N over E Rice ST Bur Nor RR

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · Rice ST Interchange · Structure no. 000000050219197

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,649
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I229 N over E Rice ST Bur Nor RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I229 N over E Rice ST Bur Nor RR in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI229 N
CrossesE Rice ST Bur Nor RR
LocationRice ST Interchange
RouteInterstate 229
Coordinates43.56399, -96.69329
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,649 (2024)
Projected traffic23,087 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 E Rice ST Bur Nor RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I229 N over E Rice ST Bur Nor RR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does I229 N over E Rice ST Bur Nor RR carry?

About 14,649 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I229 N over E Rice ST Bur Nor RR?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I229 N over E Rice ST Bur Nor RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.