County RD over Turkey Ridge Ck
PoorPosted for loadTurner County, South Dakota · 5W & 6.2N Viborg · Structure no. 000000063110168
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD over Turkey Ridge Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD over Turkey Ridge Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 112 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 2 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD over Turkey Ridge Ck built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is County RD 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County RD over Turkey Ridge Ck carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County RD over Turkey Ridge Ck?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County RD over Turkey Ridge Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.