I090 E over Deadman Gulch
FairMeade County, South Dakota · 0.3 NW Sturgis Interch · Structure no. 000000047028444
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,255
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I090 E over Deadman Gulch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I090 E over Deadman Gulch 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 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I090 E over Deadman Gulch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I090 E over Deadman Gulch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I090 E over Deadman Gulch carry?
About 11,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I090 E over Deadman Gulch?
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 Deadman Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.