US Bridges

I-90 Service Road over Spring Ck

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, South Dakota · 2.5 Mi. SE Whitewood · Structure no. 000000041228112

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 Service Road over Spring Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Service Road over Spring Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesI-90 Service Road
CrossesSpring Ck
Location2.5 Mi. SE Whitewood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.44385, -103.59071
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2022)
Projected traffic335 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 I-90 Service Road over Spring Ck built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Service Road over Spring Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I-90 Service Road over Spring Ck carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Service Road over Spring Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Service Road over Spring Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.