US Bridges

I090 E over Rc P&e RR

Fair

Meade County, South Dakota · 0.2 SE US 14A Interch · Structure no. 000000047019431

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,255
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 E over Rc P&e RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I090 E over Rc P&e RR 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 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 11,255 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,760 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI090 E
CrossesRc P&e RR
Location0.2 SE US 14A Interch
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMeade County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.41623, -103.53007
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,255 (2024)
Projected traffic17,760 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I090 E over Rc P&e RR built?

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

What condition is I090 E over Rc P&e RR 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 I090 E over Rc P&e RR carry?

About 11,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I090 E over Rc P&e RR?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I090 E over Rc P&e RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.