US Bridges

E 12th ST over I229

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 12th ST Overhead · Structure no. 000000050219210

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,195
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 12th ST over I229 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 12th ST over I229 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,195 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesE 12th ST
CrossesI229
Location12th ST Overhead
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.54394, -96.6938
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,195 (2023)
Projected traffic7,195 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 E 12th ST over I229 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 12th ST over I229 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 2023.

How much traffic does E 12th ST over I229 carry?

About 7,195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 12th ST over I229?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns E 12th ST over I229?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.