US Bridges

IRR US012 over I029

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · US 12 & I 29 Interchange · Structure no. 000000055085429

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US012 over I029 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR US012 over I029 in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,572 by 2044. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesIRR US012
CrossesI029
LocationUS 12 & I 29 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates45.31447, -97.05101
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2024)
Projected traffic3,572 by 2044
Trucks32%
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 IRR US012 over I029 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US012 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR US012 over I029 carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IRR US012 over I029?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US012 over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.