US Bridges

T 113 over Yellow Medicine River

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 825

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 113 over Yellow Medicine River is a concrete culvert carrying T 113 over Yellow Medicine River in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 113
CrossesYellow Medicine River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates44.45797, -96.28219
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (1973)
Projected traffic17 by 2029
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 113 over Yellow Medicine River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 113 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 113 over Yellow Medicine River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 113 over Yellow Medicine River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns T 113 over Yellow Medicine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.