US Bridges

T 2 over N Fk Yellow Bank River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI S of JCT Csah 40 · Structure no. 96164

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 2 over N Fk Yellow Bank River is a concrete culvert carrying T 2 over N Fk Yellow Bank River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 2
CrossesN Fk Yellow Bank River
Location2.1 MI S of JCT Csah 40
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates45.1968, -96.43864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1973)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 2 over N Fk Yellow Bank River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 2 over N Fk Yellow Bank River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does T 2 over N Fk Yellow Bank River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 2 over N Fk Yellow Bank River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns T 2 over N Fk Yellow Bank River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.