US Bridges

401 Ave over I090

Good

Davison County, South Dakota · 4.0 E Mt Vernon Interchan · Structure no. 000000018070105

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

401 Ave over I090 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 401 Ave over I090 in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Carries401 Ave
CrossesI090
Location4.0 E Mt Vernon Interchan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.69566, -98.18615
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 401 Ave over I090 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 401 Ave over I090 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 401 Ave over I090 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 401 Ave over I090?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 401 Ave over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.