US Bridges

SD073 over I090

Fair

Jackson County, South Dakota · Sd 73 S Interchange · Structure no. 000000036309106

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,508
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD073 over I090 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD073 over I090 in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSD073
CrossesI090
LocationSd 73 S Interchange
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates43.84121, -101.52454
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 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 width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,508 (2024)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SD073 over I090 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD073 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 2022.

How much traffic does SD073 over I090 carry?

About 1,508 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SD073 over I090?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SD073 over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.