US Bridges

T 49 over N Br Yellow Medicine R

Good

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI E of JCT CR 102 · Structure no. 41J45

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 49 over N Br Yellow Medicine R is a concrete culvert carrying T 49 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 49
CrossesN Br Yellow Medicine R
Location1.8 MI E of JCT CR 102
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates44.48819, -96.32726
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2012)
Projected traffic49 by 2032
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

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 49 over N Br Yellow Medicine R built?

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

What condition is T 49 over N Br Yellow Medicine R 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does T 49 over N Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T 49 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 49 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.