172nd Street over Turtle Creek
PoorPosted for loadSpink County, South Dakota · 1.0E 1.5N Redfield · Structure no. 000000058109240
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
172nd Street over Turtle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 172nd Street over Turtle Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 4 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 172nd Street over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is 172nd 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 172nd Street over Turtle Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 172nd Street over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 172nd Street over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.