US Bridges

I090 over North Br Morris Ck

Fair

Meade County, South Dakota · 0.7 NW Tilford Interch · Structure no. 000000047068503

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 over North Br Morris Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I090 over North Br Morris Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 69 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 18,420 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,338 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI090
CrossesNorth Br Morris Ck
Location0.7 NW Tilford Interch
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates44.31113, -103.43574
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (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
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 North Br Morris Ck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I090 over North Br Morris Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does I090 over North Br Morris Ck carry?

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

How long is I090 over North Br Morris Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I090 over North Br Morris Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.