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Interstate 190 South Dakota

 

Routing

Interstate 190 is a short spur from Interstate 90 south into downtown Rapid City. It is cosigned for its entirety with U.S. 16. U.S. 16 and Interstate 190 both end at the junction with Interstate 90 north of Rapid City.

History

Interstate 190 opened in 1962.1

Highway Guides

Southern Terminus - Business Loop I-90, South Dakota 44, and South Dakota 79 - Rapid City, South Dakota
Perspective from Business Loop I-90 East/South Dakota 44 East/South Dakota 79 South
Eastbound South Dakota 44 and southbound South Dakota 79 approaching Junction Interstate 190. Photo taken by Jay Maynard, 7/02.
Eastbound South Dakota 44 and southbound South Dakota 79 at Junction Interstate 190. U.S. 16 turns left (north) onto Interstate 190 for its final 1.61 miles, and South Dakota 44 continues straight ahead. Using Interstate 190 and U.S. 16 is the best route to Interstate 90 from downtown Rapid City. This marks the southern terminus of Interstate 190 in South Dakota. Photo taken by Jay Maynard, 7/02.
Signage for Interstate 190 from eastbound South Dakota 44 and southbound South Dakota 79. Note how westbound U.S. 16 briefly merges on eastbound South Dakota 44 before turning south toward the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore. Photo taken by Jay Maynard, 7/02.
Perspective from Interstate 190 North/U.S. 16 East
Close-up of the first northbound signs on Interstate 190 and U.S. 16. Indeed, the first sign indicates the northern terminus exit, which tells how short this freeway really is. Photo taken by Jay Maynard, 7/02.
This picture shows the context of the southern terminus of Interstate 190, looking northbound. The traffic light in the foreground is the southern terminus of the freeway, and the highway quickly expands to Interstate standards north of the traffic light. Photo taken by Jay Maynard, 7/02.
Perspective from Interstate 190 South/U.S. 16 West
View of the southern terminus along Southbound Interstate 190 and Westbound U.S. 16. Photo taken by Jay Maynard, 7/02.
Close-up of the signage at the southern end of Interstate 190. There is no "END" Interstate 190 shield present here. This intersection is for South Dakota 44 and South Dakota 79 (Omaha Street). Business Loop I-90 is located a few blocks south of here on Main Street. Photo taken by Jay Maynard, 7/02.
Northern Terminus - Interstate 90 and U.S. 14 - Rapid City, South Dakota
Perspective from Interstate 190 North/U.S. 16 East
Northbound Interstate 190 and Eastbound U.S. 16 approaching their terminus at Junction Interstate 90 and U.S. 14 north of Rapid City. Photo taken by Jay Maynard, 7/02.
Northbound Interstate 190 and Eastbound U.S. 16 at their terminus at Junction Interstate 90 and U.S. 14 north of Rapid City. Photo taken by Jay Maynard, 7/02.
Perspective from Interstate 90/U.S. 14 East
Eastbound Interstate 90 and U.S. 14 approaching Junction Interstate 190 and U.S. 16 in Rapid City. Note that U.S. 16 and South Dakota 79 appear as truck routes on the overhead sign. This is for trucks that plan to take U.S. 16 west. They are not permitted to drive through downtown Rapid City to connect between the southern terminus of Interstate 190 and the southern end of Rapid City along U.S. 16. Photo taken by Jay Maynard, 7/02.
Perspective from Interstate 90/U.S. 14 East
Westbound Interstate 90 and U.S. 14 approaching Junction Interstate 190 and U.S. 16 in Rapid City. Photo taken by Jay Maynard, 7/02.
Westbound Interstate 90 and U.S. 14 at Junction Interstate 190 and U.S. 16 in Rapid City. Notice how the "EXIT ONLY" tab is appended beneath the main sign. Photo taken by Jay Maynard, 7/02.
Perspective from Interstate 190 South/U.S. 16 West
This picture shows the only shields on southbound Interstate 190 and westbound U.S. 16. The view of Rapid City from Interstate 190 southbound is incredible, as evidenced in this picture. Photo taken by Jay Maynard, 7/02.
Here is another view of the first shield assembly along southbound. Photo taken by Jeff Royston, 03/17/05.

Sources:

  1. The South Dakota Highways Page: Highways 101 to 200.

Page Updated April 27, 2005.

 
Mileage

State South Dakota
Mileage 1.72
Cities Rapid City
Junctions Interstate 90
Source: October 31, 2002 Interstate Route Log and Finders List
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