US Bridges

I090 over Rcp&e RR

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 3.6 E Wasta Interch · Structure no. 000000052835310

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 over Rcp&e RR is a steel culvert carrying I090 over Rcp&e RR in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 7,370 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,208 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI090
CrossesRcp&e RR
Location3.6 E Wasta Interch
RouteInterstate 90
CountyPennington County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.06695, -102.3784
Functional classRural 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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,370 (2023)
Projected traffic10,208 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Rcp&e RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I090 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 March 2024.

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

About 7,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I090 over Rcp&e RR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m).

Who owns I090 over Rcp&e RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.