US Bridges

T 93 over Yellow Medicine River

Good

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 41J06

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 93 over Yellow Medicine River is a concrete culvert carrying T 93 over Yellow Medicine River in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 93
CrossesYellow Medicine River
Location0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 93
Coordinates44.57733, -96.15428
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (1999)
Projected traffic27 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 93 over Yellow Medicine River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 93 over Yellow Medicine River 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 T 93 over Yellow Medicine River carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 93 over Yellow Medicine River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 93 over Yellow Medicine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.