SD026 over Turtle Ck
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 4.3 W JCT US 281 · Structure no. 000000058047290
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 558
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SD026 over Turtle Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD026 over Turtle Ck in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 558 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 35 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SD026 over Turtle Ck built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SD026 over Turtle Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SD026 over Turtle Ck carry?
About 558 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SD026 over Turtle Ck?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SD026 over Turtle Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.