US Bridges

IRR I029 S over Soo Line RR

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · 0.5 N Sd 127 Interch · Structure no. 000000055175055

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR I029 S over Soo Line RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR I029 S over Soo Line RR in Roberts County, South Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 2,705 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIRR I029 S
CrossesSoo Line RR
Location0.5 N Sd 127 Interch
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates45.85624, -96.86548
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,705 (2024)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2044
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR I029 S over Soo Line RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR I029 S over Soo Line RR 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 S over Soo Line RR carry?

About 2,705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is IRR I029 S over Soo Line RR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR I029 S over Soo Line RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.