US Bridges

45060 283 ST over Turkey Ridge Ck

Poor

Turner County, South Dakota · 0.2N & 5.4W Hurley · Structure no. 000000063106150

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45060 283 ST over Turkey Ridge Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 45060 283 ST over Turkey Ridge Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries45060 283 ST
CrossesTurkey Ridge Ck
Location0.2N & 5.4W Hurley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.28551, -97.18819
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic263 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 45060 283 ST over Turkey Ridge Ck built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45060 283 ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 45060 283 ST over Turkey Ridge Ck carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 45060 283 ST over Turkey Ridge Ck?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 45060 283 ST over Turkey Ridge Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.