US Bridges

I090 E over N Rainbow RD

Good

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 1.5 W US 85 S Interch · Structure no. 000000041140089

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,455
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 E over N Rainbow RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I090 E over N Rainbow RD 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,455 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,274 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI090 E
CrossesN Rainbow RD
Location1.5 W US 85 S Interch
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates44.47509, -103.76957
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,455 (2024)
Projected traffic13,274 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 N Rainbow RD built?

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

What condition is I090 E over N Rainbow RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does I090 E over N Rainbow RD carry?

About 8,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I090 E over N Rainbow RD?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I090 E over N Rainbow RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.