US212 over Turtle Ck
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 0.3 NW JCT US 281 S · Structure no. 000000058086251
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,638
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US212 over Turtle Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US212 over Turtle Ck in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,638 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US212 over Turtle Ck built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US212 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US212 over Turtle Ck carry?
About 1,638 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US212 over Turtle Ck?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US212 over Turtle Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.