US Bridges

US 75 over N Br Yellow Medicine R

Fair

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 5.5 MI N of Ivanhoe · Structure no. 6365

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over N Br Yellow Medicine R is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 over N Br Yellow Medicine R in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 75
CrossesN Br Yellow Medicine R
Location5.5 MI N of Ivanhoe
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates44.53702, -96.27174
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2022)
Projected traffic870 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$60 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 over N Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 75 over N Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 75 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.