US Bridges

175th Street over Turtle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Spink County, South Dakota · 1S 2.8W Redfield · Structure no. 000000058062270

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

175th Street over Turtle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 175th Street over Turtle Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries175th Street
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1S 2.8W Redfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.85057, -98.58186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating4.3 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 175th Street over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is 175th Street over Turtle Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 175th Street over Turtle Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 175th Street over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 175th Street over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.