US Bridges

I090 W over Rcp&e RR

Fair

Pennington County, South Dakota · 0.5 W Sd 240 Interch · Structure no. 000000052905364

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,977
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I090 W over Rcp&e RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I090 W over Rcp&e RR 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 3,977 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,580 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI090 W
CrossesRcp&e RR
Location0.5 W Sd 240 Interch
RouteInterstate 90
CountyPennington County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.98801, -102.24765
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,977 (2024)
Projected traffic5,580 by 2044
Trucks26%
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 W over Rcp&e RR built?

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

What condition is I090 W 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 July 2023.

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

About 3,977 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I090 W over Rcp&e RR?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I090 W over Rcp&e RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.