US Bridges

US085 N over I090

Fair

Lawrence County, South Dakota · US 85 S Interchange · Structure no. 000000041155087

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US085 N over I090 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US085 N over I090 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 3,477 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,038 by 2044. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS085 N
CrossesI090
LocationUS 85 S Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 85
Coordinates44.47888, -103.74124
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,477 (2024)
Projected traffic5,038 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 N over I090 built?

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

What condition is US085 N 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US085 N over I090 carry?

About 3,477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US085 N over I090?

The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US085 N over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.