28320 445th Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck
PoorPosted for loadTurner County, South Dakota · 2W & 9.2S Marion · Structure no. 000000063050152
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
28320 445th Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 28320 445th 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 28320 445th Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is 28320 445th Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck 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 28320 445th Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 28320 445th Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns 28320 445th Ave over Turkey Ridge Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.