US Bridges

Csah 19 over Yellow Medicine River

Fair

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI W of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 41J74

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Yellow Medicine River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 19 over Yellow Medicine River in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesYellow Medicine River
Location1.2 MI W of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates44.58713, -96.1393
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic145 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 19 over Yellow Medicine River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over Yellow Medicine River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over Yellow Medicine River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Yellow Medicine River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Csah 19 over Yellow Medicine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.