US Bridges

Dakota Dunes Blvd over I029

Fair

Union County, South Dakota · 1.6 S Nscity Interchange · Structure no. 000000064158399

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,584
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dakota Dunes Blvd over I029 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dakota Dunes Blvd over I029 in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 5,584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,584 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesDakota Dunes Blvd
CrossesI029
Location1.6 S Nscity Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.50511, -96.48979
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,584 (2023)
Projected traffic5,584 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Dakota Dunes Blvd over I029 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dakota Dunes Blvd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dakota Dunes Blvd over I029 carry?

About 5,584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dakota Dunes Blvd over I029?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Dakota Dunes Blvd over I029?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.