US Bridges

SD046 over I029

Good

Union County, South Dakota · Sd 46 Interchange · Structure no. 000000064006000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,726
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD046 over I029 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD046 over I029 in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,726 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,278 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesSD046
CrossesI029
LocationSd 46 Interchange
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates43.08371, -96.79571
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,726 (2024)
Projected traffic7,278 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD046 over I029 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD046 over I029 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SD046 over I029 carry?

About 4,726 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SD046 over I029?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SD046 over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.