US Bridges

459 Ave over I090

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 3.8 E Sd 19 Interch · Structure no. 000000050050164

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

459 Ave over I090 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 459 Ave over I090 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries459 Ave
CrossesI090
Location3.8 E Sd 19 Interch
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.61022, -97.02964
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 459 Ave over I090 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 459 Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 459 Ave over I090 carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 459 Ave over I090?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 459 Ave over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.