I090 W over Whitewater Ck
Jackson County, South Dakota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I090 W over Whitewater Ck in Jackson County, South Dakota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,956 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 50 of the 89 inventoried bridges in Jackson County rated fair (56.2%); 13 (14.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 202 ft |
| Location | 6.3 NW Sd 240 S Interch |
| NBI structure number | 000000036071076 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jackson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I090 over Br Big Buffalo Ck | 1968 | 6,560 | Fair |
| I090 E over Whitewater Ck | 1973 | 3,956 | Fair |
| I090 W over SD073 Ck | 1967 | 3,552 | Fair |
| I090 E over SD073 Ck | 1967 | 3,552 | Good |
| I090 W over County Rd | 1967 | 3,552 | Fair |
| I090 E over County Rd | 1968 | 3,552 | Fair |
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