US Bridges

I090 over Rc P&e RR

Fair

Meade County, South Dakota · Adj to Blackhawk Int · Structure no. 000000047127601

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,020
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 over Rc P&e RR is a steel culvert carrying I090 over Rc P&e RR in Meade County, South Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 21,020 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,576 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long.

CarriesI090
CrossesRc P&e RR
LocationAdj to Blackhawk Int
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates44.16853, -103.3167
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,020 (2023)
Projected traffic29,576 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Rc P&e RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I090 over Rc P&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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I090 over Rc P&e RR carry?

About 21,020 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I090 over Rc P&e RR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m).

Who owns I090 over Rc P&e RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.