US Bridges

Csah 7 over N Br Yellow Medicine R

Fair

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 41J44

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over N Br Yellow Medicine R is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 7 over N Br Yellow Medicine R in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 7
CrossesN Br Yellow Medicine R
Location0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyLincoln County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.62027, -96.17506
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 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 traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 7 over N Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over N Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 7 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Csah 7 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.