US Bridges

I090 over Rcp&e RR

Fair

Meade County, South Dakota · 1.6 NW Tilford Interch · Structure no. 000000047068495

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 over Rcp&e RR is a steel culvert carrying I090 over Rcp&e RR in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 44 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 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 18,420 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,338 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI090
CrossesRcp&e RR
Location1.6 NW Tilford Interch
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMeade County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.32323, -103.43582
Functional classRural 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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 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
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 over Rcp&e RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I090 over Rcp&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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I090 over Rcp&e RR carry?

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

How long is I090 over Rcp&e RR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m).

Who owns I090 over Rcp&e RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.