Mn 68 over Yellow Medicine River
GoodLincoln County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI NW of Taunton · Structure no. 41002
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 68 over Yellow Medicine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 68 over Yellow Medicine River in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 68 over Yellow Medicine River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 68 over Yellow Medicine 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 68 over Yellow Medicine River carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Mn 68 over Yellow Medicine River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 68 over Yellow Medicine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.