US Bridges

SD034 over I090

Fair

Lawrence County, South Dakota · Sd 34 W Interchange · Structure no. 000000041207092

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD034 over I090 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD034 over I090 in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 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 4,052 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,871 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSD034
CrossesI090
LocationSd 34 W Interchange
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates44.47055, -103.63706
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,052 (2024)
Projected traffic5,871 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SD034 over I090 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SD034 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 SD034 over I090 carry?

About 4,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SD034 over I090?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SD034 over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.