US Bridges

I090 E over Boxelder Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.6 SE Meade CO Line · Structure no. 000000052383264

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,395
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 E over Boxelder Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying I090 E over Boxelder Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 12,395 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,960 by 2044. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI090 E
CrossesBoxelder Ck
Location0.6 SE Meade CO Line
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates44.13459, -103.28554
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,395 (2024)
Projected traffic17,960 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I090 E over Boxelder Ck built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I090 E over Boxelder Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I090 E over Boxelder Ck carry?

About 12,395 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I090 E over Boxelder Ck?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I090 E over Boxelder Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.