US Bridges

I090 E over I029 Drainage Ditch

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · I 90 & I 29 Interchange · Structure no. 000000050180163

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 E over I029 Drainage Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I090 E over I029 Drainage Ditch in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 64 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 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 13,820 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,780 by 2044. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesI090 E
CrossesI029 Drainage Ditch
LocationI 90 & I 29 Interchange
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.61263, -96.76979
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,820 (2024)
Projected traffic21,780 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 E over I029 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is I090 E over I029 Drainage Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I090 E over I029 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 13,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I090 E over I029 Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I090 E over I029 Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.