US281 over Turtle Ck
FairSpink County, South Dakota · 0.5 N JCT US 212 · Structure no. 000000058095249
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,141
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281 over Turtle Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying US281 over Turtle Ck in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,141 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,914 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US281 over Turtle Ck built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is US281 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 US281 over Turtle Ck carry?
About 2,141 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US281 over Turtle Ck?
The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US281 over Turtle Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.