US Bridges

I090 W over Spearfish Ck

Fair

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 0.3 W US 85 Interch · Structure no. 000000041091058

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,322
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 W over Spearfish Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I090 W over Spearfish Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI090 W
CrossesSpearfish Ck
Location0.3 W US 85 Interch
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates44.52054, -103.86718
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I090 W over Spearfish Ck built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I090 W over Spearfish Ck 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I090 W over Spearfish Ck carry?

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

How long is I090 W over Spearfish Ck?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I090 W over Spearfish Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.