US Bridges

I029 S over Big Sioux Rv

Good

Union County, South Dakota · At Iowa State Line · Structure no. 000000064164405

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
557 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I029 S over Big Sioux Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I029 S over Big Sioux Rv in Union County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 18,090 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,453 by 2044. The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI029 S
CrossesBig Sioux Rv
LocationAt Iowa State Line
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates42.49543, -96.47816
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length557 ft (169.8 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,090 (2024)
Projected traffic25,453 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I029 S over Big Sioux Rv built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I029 S over Big Sioux Rv 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I029 S over Big Sioux Rv carry?

About 18,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I029 S over Big Sioux Rv?

The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I029 S over Big Sioux Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.