US Bridges

I090 over Pleasant Valley Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 2.7 NW Tilford Interch · Structure no. 000000047064484

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 over Pleasant Valley Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I090 over Pleasant Valley Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,420 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,338 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI090
CrossesPleasant Valley Ck
Location2.7 NW Tilford Interch
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates44.33927, -103.4438
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,420 (2023)
Projected traffic23,338 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Pleasant Valley Ck built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I090 over Pleasant Valley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I090 over Pleasant Valley Ck carry?

About 18,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I090 over Pleasant Valley Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I090 over Pleasant Valley Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.