US Bridges

Csah 24 over S Fk Yellow Bank River

Fair

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 37503

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 24 over S Fk Yellow Bank River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 24 over S Fk Yellow Bank River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 24
CrossesS Fk Yellow Bank River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyLac qui Parle County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.06635, -96.40867
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2016)
Projected traffic255 by 2039
Trucks—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 24 over S Fk Yellow Bank River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 24 over S Fk Yellow Bank River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 24 over S Fk Yellow Bank River carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 24 over S Fk Yellow Bank River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 24 over S Fk Yellow Bank River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.