US Bridges

I090 E over Cliff Ave

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · Cliff Avenue Interchange · Structure no. 000000050210168

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
374 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,588
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 E over Cliff Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I090 E over Cliff Ave in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 11,588 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,263 by 2044. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI090 E
CrossesCliff Ave
LocationCliff Avenue Interchange
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMinnehaha County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.60556, -96.71058
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,588 (2024)
Projected traffic18,263 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Cliff Ave built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I090 E over Cliff Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I090 E over Cliff Ave carry?

About 11,588 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I090 E over Cliff Ave?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I090 E over Cliff Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.