US Bridges

I090 W over S Ellsworth RD

FairPosted for load

Pennington County, South Dakota · 1.0 W Exit 67 · Structure no. 000000052490275

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 W over S Ellsworth RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I090 W over S Ellsworth RD in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,360 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,563 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI090 W
CrossesS Ellsworth RD
Location1.0 W Exit 67
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates44.11801, -103.07034
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I090 W over S Ellsworth RD built?

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

What condition is I090 W over S Ellsworth RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I090 W over S Ellsworth RD carry?

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

How long is I090 W over S Ellsworth RD?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I090 W over S Ellsworth RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.