US Bridges

SD248 over I090

Fair

Jones County, South Dakota · Murdo Interchange · Structure no. 000000038166196

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD248 over I090 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD248 over I090 in Jones County, South Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2044. The structure is 432 ft (131.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesSD248
CrossesI090
LocationMurdo Interchange
RouteState Highway 248
Coordinates43.88528, -100.73477
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length432 ft (131.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2024)
Projected traffic205 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SD248 over I090 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD248 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SD248 over I090 carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SD248 over I090?

The structure is 432 ft (131.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD248 over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.