US Bridges

Csah 18 over N Br Yellow Medicine R

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT CR 109 · Structure no. 41505

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 18 over N Br Yellow Medicine R is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 18 over N Br Yellow Medicine R in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 18
CrossesN Br Yellow Medicine R
Location0.9 MI W of JCT CR 109
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates44.55799, -96.25509
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
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

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 18 over N Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 18 over N Br Yellow Medicine R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 18 over N Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 18 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 18 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.