US Bridges

I090 E over 279 Ave (fas 6500)

Fair

Jones County, South Dakota · Draper Interchange · Structure no. 000000038260179

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,793
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 E over 279 Ave (fas 6500) is a concrete continuous slab carrying I090 E over 279 Ave (fas 6500) in Jones County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,793 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,360 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI090 E
Crosses279 Ave (fas 6500)
LocationDraper Interchange
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.90858, -100.54677
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,793 (2024)
Projected traffic5,360 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 E over 279 Ave (fas 6500) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I090 E over 279 Ave (fas 6500) 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 E over 279 Ave (fas 6500) carry?

About 3,793 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I090 E over 279 Ave (fas 6500)?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I090 E over 279 Ave (fas 6500)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.