Interstate 90 Bull Creek Bridges Near Wasta
Project Summary:
- Structure Work
- Approach Grading
- Surfacing
Project Timeline:
March 2025 - Spring 2026
Project Updates:
April 22, 2025:
April Completed Work: The contractor has completed the westbound bridge removal, excavation for the drilled shafts, drove sheet piling for temporary shoring of the west bent. Reinforcing cages and bent cap cages have been tied by the subcontractor. The embankment has been constructed on the west side of the bridge and two roads have been built into this embankment for access to the drilled shaft locations. Zandstra is wasting excess material from the existing bridge berms and stockpiling it in the Exit 101 gore area. A drilled shaft meeting has been scheduled for the week of April 21st and drilled shafts are scheduled for the following week.
Anticipated work in May: The contractor will complete drilled shafts for Bents 2 & 3. Prep the area for the new abutments, drive pile, and begin construction of the new abutments.
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WASTA, S.D. – Beginning Monday, March 3, 2025, an eastbound lane closure will be put in place on Interstate 90 at the bridge over Bull Creek near Wasta. The closure is needed for crews to install temporary surfacing and guardrail in preparation for two-way traffic on I-90. Two-way traffic through this area is expected to begin on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. During the first phase of construction, two-way traffic will be carried in the eastbound lanes of I-90. Motorists should be aware of workers and equipment adjacent to the work zone.
The eastbound lane closure and two-way traffic are part of a project to reconstruct the eastbound and westbound I-90 bridges and approach slabs over Bull Creek. The westbound bridge is scheduled to be constructed in 2025 followed by the eastbound bridge in 2026.
The prime contractor on the $15 million project is Heavy Constructors, Inc. from Rapid City, SD. The interim completion date for the first phase of work on the westbound bridge is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The overall project completion date is Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
Project Photos:
Project Contract Amount:
$15 Million
Project Contacts:
SDDOT:Brenda Flottmeyer
605-394-1638
Contractor:
Heavy Constructors, Inc. from Rapid City, SD
STATEWIDE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS PAGE
PCN: 035F
