197th ST over Turtle Ck
PoorPosted for loadHand County, South Dakota · 1N & 1E ST Lawrence · Structure no. 000000030194250
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
197th ST over Turtle Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying 197th ST over Turtle Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 100 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 197th ST over Turtle Ck built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is 197th ST over Turtle Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 197th ST over Turtle Ck carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 197th ST over Turtle Ck?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns 197th ST over Turtle Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.