US Bridges

E Mickelson RD over Turtle Ck

Good

Minnehaha County, South Dakota · .1W Int SD38-HARTFORD · Structure no. 000000050103161

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mickelson RD over Turtle Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Mickelson RD over Turtle Ck in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Mickelson RD
CrossesTurtle Ck
Location.1W Int SD38-HARTFORD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.61508, -96.92425
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Mickelson RD over Turtle Ck built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Mickelson RD over Turtle Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does E Mickelson RD over Turtle Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Mickelson RD over Turtle Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E Mickelson RD over Turtle Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.