US Bridges

I029 N over 302 ST (fas 6372)

PoorPosted for load

Union County, South Dakota · 5 S Sd 46 Interchange · Structure no. 000000064006050

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 N over 302 ST (fas 6372) is a concrete continuous slab carrying I029 N over 302 ST (fas 6372) in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,020 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,201 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI029 N
Crosses302 ST (fas 6372)
Location5 S Sd 46 Interchange
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates43.01132, -96.79553
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,020 (2024)
Projected traffic13,201 by 2044
Trucks32%
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 I029 N over 302 ST (fas 6372) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I029 N over 302 ST (fas 6372) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does I029 N over 302 ST (fas 6372) carry?

About 8,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I029 N over 302 ST (fas 6372)?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I029 N over 302 ST (fas 6372)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.