US Bridges

I090 E over Bear Butte Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 0.4 W US 14A Interch · Structure no. 000000047015427

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,612
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 E over Bear Butte Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying I090 E over Bear Butte Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 7,612 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,012 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI090 E
CrossesBear Butte Ck
Location0.4 W US 14A Interch
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates44.42118, -103.53982
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,612 (2024)
Projected traffic12,012 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I090 E over Bear Butte Ck built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I090 E over Bear Butte Ck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I090 E over Bear Butte Ck carry?

About 7,612 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I090 E over Bear Butte Ck?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I090 E over Bear Butte Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.