US Bridges

Csah 8 over S Br Yellow Medicine R

Good

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT CR 126 · Structure no. 41J90

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over S Br Yellow Medicine R is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 8 over S Br Yellow Medicine R in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 8
CrossesS Br Yellow Medicine R
Location0.2 MI S of JCT CR 126
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyLincoln County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.42666, -96.11975
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 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 traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic290 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 8 over S Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over S 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over S Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Csah 8 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 8 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.