I029 S over 228 St
Moody County, South Dakota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I029 S over 228 St in Moody County, South Dakota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 7,785 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 42 of the 88 inventoried bridges in Moody County rated fair (47.7%); 18 (20.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: deck 7 to 6.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, 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 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 119 ft |
| Location | 8 S Brookings Co Line |
| NBI structure number | 000000051065080 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| 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 Moody County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I029 S over 243 St | 1963 | 10,190 | Fair |
| I029 N over 243 St | 1963 | 10,190 | Fair |
| I029 S over 238 St | 1963 | 10,030 | Fair |
| I029 S over Bachelor Ck | 1964 | 10,030 | Fair |
| I029 N over 238 St | 1963 | 10,030 | Fair |
| I029 N over Bachelor Ck | 1964 | 10,030 | Fair |
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