US Bridges

I090 W over SD038

Poor

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · Sd 38 & I 90 Interchange · Structure no. 000000050119165

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,815
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 W over SD038 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I090 W over SD038 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,815 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,267 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI090 W
CrossesSD038
LocationSd 38 & I 90 Interchange
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.60918, -96.89436
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,815 (2024)
Projected traffic13,267 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 W over SD038 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I090 W over SD038 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I090 W over SD038 carry?

About 8,815 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I090 W over SD038?

The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I090 W over SD038?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.