US Bridges

IRR I029 S over SD127

Fair

Roberts County, South Dakota · Sd 127 & I29 Interchange · Structure no. 000000055175060

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR I029 S over SD127 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR I029 S over SD127 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 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIRR I029 S
CrossesSD127
LocationSd 127 & I29 Interchange
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates45.8499, -96.86544
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SD127 built?

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

What condition is IRR I029 S over SD127 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 I029 S over SD127 carry?

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

How long is IRR I029 S over SD127?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR I029 S over SD127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.