US Bridges

Csah 15 over S Br Yellow Medicine R

Fair

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 93478

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over S Br Yellow Medicine R is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 15 over S Br Yellow Medicine R in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 45 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 293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 15
CrossesS Br Yellow Medicine R
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates44.38671, -96.2514
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 2024
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2022)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 15 over S Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Csah 15 over S 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 15 over S Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 15 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 15 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.