US Bridges

IRR SD015 over I029

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · I 29 & Sd 15 Interchange · Structure no. 000000055100367

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
483 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SD015 over I029 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SD015 over I029 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2044. The structure is 483 ft (147.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIRR SD015
CrossesI029
LocationI 29 & Sd 15 Interchange
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates45.40311, -97.02161
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length483 ft (147.3 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2024)
Projected traffic258 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 IRR SD015 over I029 built?

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

What condition is IRR SD015 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 SD015 over I029 carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR SD015 over I029?

The structure is 483 ft (147.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SD015 over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.