US Bridges

I090 E over 251 ST

Good

Brule County, South Dakota · 2.9 W Sd 45 N Interch · Structure no. 000000008230131

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,059
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 E over 251 ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I090 E over 251 ST in Brule County, South Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,059 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,320 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI090 E
Crosses251 ST
Location2.9 W Sd 45 N Interch
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.74501, -99.01456
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,059 (2024)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I090 E over 251 ST built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I090 E over 251 ST 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I090 E over 251 ST carry?

About 5,059 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I090 E over 251 ST?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I090 E over 251 ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.