US Bridges

SD240 over I090

Fair

Jackson County, South Dakota · Cactus Flat Interchange · Structure no. 000000036120107

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,154
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD240 over I090 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD240 over I090 in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,154 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2044. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSD240
CrossesI090
LocationCactus Flat Interchange
RouteState Highway 240
Coordinates43.84086, -101.89967
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,154 (2024)
Projected traffic1,664 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SD240 over I090 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD240 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 SD240 over I090 carry?

About 1,154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SD240 over I090?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SD240 over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.