US Bridges

I029 S over Bachelor Ck

Fair

Moody County, South Dakota · 3.8 S Sd 34 Interch · Structure no. 000000051065188

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,030
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 S over Bachelor Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying I029 S over Bachelor Ck in Moody County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10,030 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,185 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI029 S
CrossesBachelor Ck
Location3.8 S Sd 34 Interch
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates43.92392, -96.7588
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,030 (2024)
Projected traffic15,185 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I029 S over Bachelor Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I029 S over Bachelor Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I029 S over Bachelor Ck carry?

About 10,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I029 S over Bachelor Ck?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I029 S over Bachelor Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.