US Bridges

46050 294th ST over Turkey Ridge Ck

Fair

Turner County, South Dakota · 1.5W Centerville · Structure no. 000000063205260

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

46050 294th ST over Turkey Ridge Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 46050 294th ST over Turkey Ridge Ck in Turner County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries46050 294th ST
CrossesTurkey Ridge Ck
Location1.5W Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTurner County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43.12656, -96.98809
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 46050 294th ST over Turkey Ridge Ck built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 46050 294th ST 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 46050 294th ST over Turkey Ridge Ck carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 46050 294th ST over Turkey Ridge Ck?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 46050 294th ST over Turkey Ridge Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.