3rd Street over Turtle Creek
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 3rd Street West Redfield · Structure no. 000000058090251
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 191
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Street over Turtle Creek is a steel arch - thru carrying 3rd Street over Turtle Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd Street over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd Street over Turtle Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 3rd Street over Turtle Creek carry?
About 191 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 3rd Street over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Street over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.