US Bridges

I090 E over Rcp&e RR

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1.4 W Exit 67 · Structure no. 000000052486276

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

About this bridge

I090 E over Rcp&e RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I090 E over Rcp&e RR 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 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 9,360 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,563 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI090 E
CrossesRcp&e RR
Location1.4 W Exit 67
RouteInterstate 90
CountyPennington County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.11763, -103.07883
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I090 E over Rcp&e RR built?

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

What condition is I090 E over Rcp&e 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I090 E over Rcp&e RR carry?

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

How long is I090 E over Rcp&e RR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I090 E over Rcp&e RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.