US Bridges

Csah 5 over N Br Yellow Medicine R

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 41515

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over N Br Yellow Medicine R is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 5 over N Br Yellow Medicine R in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesN Br Yellow Medicine R
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyLincoln County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.58104, -96.23556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
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 Csah 5 over N Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 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 5 over N Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 5 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.