US Bridges

SD034 over I029

Fair

Moody County, South Dakota · Sd 34 Interchange · Structure no. 000000051065150

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,888
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 over I029 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD034 over I029 in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 1,888 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,405 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSD034
CrossesI029
LocationSd 34 Interchange
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates43.97894, -96.75807
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,888 (2024)
Projected traffic2,405 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SD034 over I029 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD034 over I029 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 2023.

How much traffic does SD034 over I029 carry?

About 1,888 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SD034 over I029?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SD034 over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.