US Bridges

Csah 19 over N Br Yellow Medicine R

Fair

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 97676

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over N Br Yellow Medicine R is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 19 over N Br Yellow Medicine R in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 19
CrossesN Br Yellow Medicine R
Location2.5 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyLincoln County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.58751, -96.22559
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 19 over N Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over N Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 19 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Csah 19 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.