US Bridges

28270 443rd Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 4W & 8.7S Marion · Structure no. 000000063030147

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28270 443rd Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 28270 443rd Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries28270 443rd Ave
CrossesTurkey Ridge Ck
Location4W & 8.7S Marion
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.28811, -97.33906
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2022)
Projected traffic139 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28270 443rd Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28270 443rd 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 28270 443rd Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 28270 443rd Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 28270 443rd Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.