US Bridges

IRR 117 ST over I029

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · 2.0 N Sd 10 & I29 Interch · Structure no. 000000055124170

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 117 ST over I029 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR 117 ST 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR 117 ST
CrossesI029
Location2.0 N Sd 10 & I29 Interch
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.68894, -96.96975
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2023)
Projected traffic16 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 117 ST over I029 built?

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

What condition is IRR 117 ST 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 117 ST over I029 carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR 117 ST over I029?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 117 ST over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.