S Louise Ave over I229
Lincoln County, South Dakota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S Louise Ave over I229 in Lincoln County, South Dakota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 24,586 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 101 of the 207 inventoried bridges in Lincoln County rated fair (48.8%); 32 (15.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2023, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 270 ft |
| Location | Louise Ave Interchange |
| NBI structure number | 000000042079004 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I029 over Nine Mile Ck | 1958 | 33,530 | Good |
| I029 S over I229 S & I029 S Off Ramp | 2016 | 29,860 | Good |
| I029 N over I229 S & I029 S Off Ramp | 2016 | 29,860 | Good |
| I029 S over 271 St - County Rd 106 | 2005 | 23,640 | Fair |
| I029 N over 271 St - County Rd 106 | 2005 | 23,640 | Good |
| Western Avenue over Creek | 2004 | 17,900 | Good |
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