US Bridges

447 Ave over I090

Fair

McCook County, South Dakota · 6 E US 81 Interch · Structure no. 000000044170126

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

447 Ave over I090 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 447 Ave over I090 in McCook County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries447 Ave
CrossesI090
Location6 E US 81 Interch
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.66674, -97.26817
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 447 Ave over I090 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 447 Ave 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does 447 Ave over I090 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 447 Ave over I090?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 447 Ave over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.