372nd Ave over Turtle Ck
PoorHand County, South Dakota · 2W & 10.2N Wessington · Structure no. 000000030280198
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
372nd Ave over Turtle Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 372nd Ave over Turtle Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 372nd Ave over Turtle Ck built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 372nd Ave 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 372nd Ave over Turtle Ck carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 372nd Ave over Turtle Ck?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 372nd Ave over Turtle Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.