US Bridges

T 69 over N Br Yellow Medicine R

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 41514

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
119 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27
1982 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 69 over N Br Yellow Medicine R is a wood or timber slab carrying T 69 over N Br Yellow Medicine R in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2029. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 69
CrossesN Br Yellow Medicine R
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates44.60502, -96.19122
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (1982)
Projected traffic27 by 2029
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

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 69 over N Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 69 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 T 69 over N Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is T 69 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 69 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.