US Bridges

I090 W over South Gate RD Ck

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1.5 W Exit 67 · Structure no. 000000052485275

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 W over South Gate RD Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I090 W over South Gate RD Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 62 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 9,360 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,563 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI090 W
CrossesSouth Gate RD Ck
Location1.5 W Exit 67
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates44.1178, -103.08029
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,360 (2024)
Projected traffic13,563 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 W over South Gate RD Ck built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I090 W over South Gate RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I090 W over South Gate RD Ck carry?

About 9,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I090 W over South Gate RD Ck?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I090 W over South Gate RD Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.