US Bridges

SD050 over I090

Fair

Brule County, South Dakota · E Chamberlain Interchange · Structure no. 000000008080112

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,541
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD050 over I090 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD050 over I090 in Brule County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 3,541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,593 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSD050
CrossesI090
LocationE Chamberlain Interchange
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates43.77058, -99.31236
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,541 (2024)
Projected traffic4,593 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SD050 over I090 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SD050 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SD050 over I090 carry?

About 3,541 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SD050 over I090?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD050 over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.