US Bridges

IRR I029 N over Little Minnesota Rv

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · 0.8 N Sd 10 & I29 Interch · Structure no. 000000055119183

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR I029 N over Little Minnesota Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR I029 N over Little Minnesota Rv 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 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,192 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIRR I029 N
CrossesLittle Minnesota Rv
Location0.8 N Sd 10 & I29 Interch
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates45.67042, -96.97976
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2024)
Projected traffic3,192 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR I029 N over Little Minnesota Rv built?

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

What condition is IRR I029 N over Little Minnesota Rv 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR I029 N over Little Minnesota Rv carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IRR I029 N over Little Minnesota Rv?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR I029 N over Little Minnesota Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.