US Bridges

Tilford RD over I090

Fair

Meade County, South Dakota · Tilford Interchange · Structure no. 000000047069510

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
392
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tilford RD over I090 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tilford RD over I090 in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesTilford RD
CrossesI090
LocationTilford Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.30011, -103.43337
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2023)
Projected traffic392 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tilford RD over I090 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tilford RD over I090 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Tilford RD over I090 carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tilford RD over I090?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tilford RD over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.