US Bridges

I090 E over Old Belle RD

Fair

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 1.3 W US 85 Interchange · Structure no. 000000041080058

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,322
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 E over Old Belle RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I090 E over Old Belle RD in Lawrence 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 5,322 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,356 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI090 E
CrossesOld Belle RD
Location1.3 W US 85 Interchange
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates44.52213, -103.88997
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,322 (2024)
Projected traffic8,356 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 E over Old Belle RD built?

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

What condition is I090 E over Old Belle 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I090 E over Old Belle RD carry?

About 5,322 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I090 E over Old Belle RD?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I090 E over Old Belle RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.