US Bridges

Sd 231 over I090

Fair

Meade County, South Dakota · 1.0 Mile NW Penn CO Line · Structure no. 000000047135609

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,807
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sd 231 over I090 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sd 231 over I090 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 7,807 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,195 by 2044. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesSd 231
CrossesI090
Location1.0 Mile NW Penn CO Line
RouteState Highway 231
Coordinates44.15474, -103.30278
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,807 (2024)
Projected traffic12,195 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Sd 231 over I090 built?

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

What condition is Sd 231 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Sd 231 over I090 carry?

About 7,807 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sd 231 over I090?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sd 231 over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.