US Bridges

252nd ST (CR-34) over I090

Fair

Aurora County, South Dakota · 2.6 W White Lake Interch · Structure no. 000000002018140

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

252nd ST (CR-34) over I090 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 252nd ST (CR-34) over I090 in Aurora County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2043. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries252nd ST (CR-34)
CrossesI090
Location2.6 W White Lake Interch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAurora County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.73078, -98.75854
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2023)
Projected traffic295 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 252nd ST (CR-34) over I090 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 252nd ST (CR-34) over I090 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does 252nd ST (CR-34) over I090 carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 252nd ST (CR-34) over I090?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 252nd ST (CR-34) over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.