US Bridges

Csah 7 over S Br Yellow Medicine R

Good

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 95985

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over S Br Yellow Medicine R is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 7 over S Br Yellow Medicine R in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesS Br Yellow Medicine R
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates44.45979, -96.18158
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 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 traffic230 (2016)
Projected traffic230 by 2039
Trucks—
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

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 7 over S Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 7 over S Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 7 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 7 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.