US Bridges

I090 E over Burlington Northern RR

Fair

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · 0.5 W Sd 11 Interch · Structure no. 000000050275166

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,553
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 E over Burlington Northern RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying I090 E over Burlington Northern RR in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 15,553 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,407 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI090 E
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location0.5 W Sd 11 Interch
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMinnehaha County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.60884, -96.58077
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.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,553 (2024)
Projected traffic23,407 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$710,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I090 E over Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I090 E over Burlington Northern RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I090 E over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 15,553 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I090 E over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I090 E over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.