US Bridges

SD029 L over I029

FairPosted for load

Union County, South Dakota · E Elk Point Interchange · Structure no. 000000064070287

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD029 L over I029 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SD029 L over I029 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,305 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2044. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesSD029 L
CrossesI029
LocationE Elk Point Interchange
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates42.66814, -96.66524
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,305 (2024)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2044
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SD029 L over I029 built?

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

What condition is SD029 L over I029 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SD029 L over I029 carry?

About 2,305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SD029 L over I029?

The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SD029 L over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.