US Bridges

IRR I029 over Big Spring Ck

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · 1.2 S Peever Interch · Structure no. 000000055115282

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,340
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR I029 over Big Spring Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR I029 over Big Spring Ck 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 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 5,340 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,952 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR I029
CrossesBig Spring Ck
Location1.2 S Peever Interch
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates45.5265, -96.9892
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,340 (2023)
Projected traffic6,952 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR I029 over Big Spring Ck built?

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

What condition is IRR I029 over Big Spring 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 IRR I029 over Big Spring Ck carry?

About 5,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IRR I029 over Big Spring Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR I029 over Big Spring Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.