US Bridges

28160 440th Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck

FairPosted for load

Turner County, South Dakota · 7W & 7.6S Marion · Structure no. 000000063000136

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28160 440th Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 28160 440th Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries28160 440th Ave
CrossesTurkey Ridge Ck
Location7W & 7.6S Marion
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.30403, -97.40044
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$343,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28160 440th Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28160 440th Ave over Turkey Ridge 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 28160 440th Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 28160 440th Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 28160 440th Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.