US Bridges

I090 W over Brave Bull RD

Fair

Jackson County, South Dakota · 1.4 E Sd 63 S Interch · Structure no. 000000036450105

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,227
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 W over Brave Bull RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I090 W over Brave Bull RD in Jackson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,227 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,537 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI090 W
CrossesBrave Bull RD
Location1.4 E Sd 63 S Interch
RouteInterstate 90
CountyJackson County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.84283, -101.24335
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,227 (2024)
Projected traffic4,537 by 2044
Trucks30%
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 W over Brave Bull RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I090 W over Brave Bull RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does I090 W over Brave Bull RD carry?

About 3,227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I090 W over Brave Bull RD?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I090 W over Brave Bull RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.