US Bridges

SD240 over I090

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · West Wall Interchange · Structure no. 000000052900360

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
411 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD240 over I090 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SD240 over I090 in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 994 by 2044. The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSD240
CrossesI090
LocationWest Wall Interchange
RouteState Highway 240
Coordinates43.99456, -102.25807
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length411 ft (125.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2024)
Projected traffic994 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SD240 over I090 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD240 over I090 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SD240 over I090 carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SD240 over I090?

The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SD240 over I090?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.