US081 over I090
McCook County, South Dakota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US081 over I090 in McCook County, South Dakota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,020 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 44 of the 98 inventoried bridges in McCook County rated good (44.9%); 7 (7.1%) 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 2023, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 246 ft |
| Location | US 81 Interchange |
| NBI structure number | 000000044110125 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Dakota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in McCook County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I090 W over East Fork Vermillion Rv | 2022 | 6,819 | Good |
| I090 E over East Fork Vermillion Rv | 2021 | 6,819 | Good |
| I090 W over 453 Ave | 1964 | 6,819 | Good |
| I090 E over 453 Ave | 1964 | 6,819 | Good |
| I090 W over 448 Ave | 1964 | 6,752 | Good |
| I090 E over 448 Ave | 1964 | 6,752 | Good |
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