US Bridges

IRR I029 N over 458 Ave (fas)

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · 1.6 SW Sd 15 Interch · Structure no. 000000055090380

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,785
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR I029 N over 458 Ave (fas) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR I029 N over 458 Ave (fas) in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,785 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,459 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIRR I029 N
Crosses458 Ave (fas)
Location1.6 SW Sd 15 Interch
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates45.38429, -97.04093
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,785 (2024)
Projected traffic3,459 by 2044
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 IRR I029 N over 458 Ave (fas) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR I029 N over 458 Ave (fas) 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 I029 N over 458 Ave (fas) carry?

About 2,785 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is IRR I029 N over 458 Ave (fas)?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR I029 N over 458 Ave (fas)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.