US Bridges

I090 Ef over Trib. to Elk Ck

Good

Meade County, South Dakota · 1.2 NW N Piedmont Interch · Structure no. 000000047082542

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 Ef over Trib. to Elk Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I090 Ef over Trib. to Elk Ck in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesI090 Ef
CrossesTrib. to Elk Ck
Location1.2 NW N Piedmont Interch
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates44.25427, -103.409
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,045 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I090 Ef over Trib. to Elk Ck built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I090 Ef over Trib. to Elk 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 Ef over Trib. to Elk Ck carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I090 Ef over Trib. to Elk Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns I090 Ef over Trib. to Elk Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.