US Bridges

IRR I029 N over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · 5.5 NE Sd 10 Interch · Structure no. 000000055140140

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR I029 N over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR I029 N over Drainage Ditch in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIRR I029 N
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.5 NE Sd 10 Interch
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates45.73278, -96.93986
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR I029 N over Drainage Ditch 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 N over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is IRR I029 N over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR I029 N over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.