368th Ave over Little Turtle Ck
PoorPosted for loadHand County, South Dakota · 8E & 6.2N Miller · Structure no. 000000030240188
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
368th Ave over Little Turtle Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 368th Ave over Little Turtle Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 368th Ave over Little Turtle Ck built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is 368th Ave over Little 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 368th Ave over Little Turtle Ck carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 368th Ave over Little Turtle Ck?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns 368th Ave over Little Turtle Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.