US Bridges

US085 over I090

Fair

Lawrence County, South Dakota · US 85 Interchange · Structure no. 000000041095059

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,211
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US085 over I090 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US085 over I090 in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 4,211 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,697 by 2043. The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesUS085
CrossesI090
LocationUS 85 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 85
Coordinates44.52025, -103.86413
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length331 ft (100.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,211 (2023)
Projected traffic5,697 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US085 over I090 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US085 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US085 over I090 carry?

About 4,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US085 over I090?

The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US085 over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.