US Bridges

US081 over I090

Good

McCook County, South Dakota · US 81 Interchange · Structure no. 000000044110125

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US081 over I090 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US081 over I090 in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,024 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS081
CrossesI090
LocationUS 81 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 81
Coordinates43.66658, -97.38826
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2024)
Projected traffic3,024 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 US081 over I090 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US081 over I090 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US081 over I090 carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US081 over I090?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US081 over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.