US Bridges

SD029 P over I029

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 1.9 N of N Sioux City Int · Structure no. 000000064149367

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,276
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD029 P over I029 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SD029 P over I029 in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,276 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,999 by 2044. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesSD029 P
CrossesI029
Location1.9 N of N Sioux City Int
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates42.5502, -96.50828
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 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 traffic3,276 (2024)
Projected traffic4,999 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SD029 P over I029 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD029 P 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SD029 P over I029 carry?

About 3,276 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SD029 P 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 P over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.