US Bridges

IRR Eastman RD over I029

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · 3 S Sd 10 Interch · Structure no. 000000055115220

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Eastman RD over I029 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR Eastman RD over I029 in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR Eastman RD
CrossesI029
Location3 S Sd 10 Interch
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.61638, -96.98883
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2023)
Projected traffic68 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Eastman RD over I029 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Eastman RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IRR Eastman RD over I029 carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR Eastman RD over I029?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR Eastman RD over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.