US Bridges

CR 127 over S Br Yellow Medicine R

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 41513

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 127 over S Br Yellow Medicine R is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 127 over S Br Yellow Medicine R in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 127
CrossesS Br Yellow Medicine R
Location1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyLincoln County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.44462, -96.15346
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 127 over S Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 127 over S 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 127 over S Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 127 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 127 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.