US Bridges

SD019A over Turkey Ridge Ck

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 4.6 E JCT Sd 19 · Structure no. 000000063204270

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SD019A over Turkey Ridge Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying SD019A over Turkey Ridge Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSD019A
CrossesTurkey Ridge Ck
Location4.6 E JCT Sd 19
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates43.11176, -96.99213
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2024)
Projected traffic490 by 2044
Trucks17%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SD019A over Turkey Ridge Ck built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SD019A 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SD019A over Turkey Ridge Ck carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SD019A over Turkey Ridge Ck?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SD019A over Turkey Ridge Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.