US Bridges

CR 116 over N Br Yellow Medicine R

GoodPosted for load

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT TH 68 · Structure no. 41512

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 116 over N Br Yellow Medicine R is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 116 over N Br Yellow Medicine R in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 116
CrossesN Br Yellow Medicine R
Location0.4 MI N of JCT TH 68
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates44.6186, -96.1131
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2008)
Projected traffic65 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 CR 116 over N Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 116 over N Br Yellow Medicine R 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 CR 116 over N Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 116 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 116 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.