US Bridges

CR 126 over S Br Yellow Medicine R

Good

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 97862

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 126 over S Br Yellow Medicine R is a concrete culvert carrying CR 126 over S 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 126
CrossesS Br Yellow Medicine R
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates44.42984, -96.1228
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 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 traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 126 over S Br Yellow Medicine R built?

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

What condition is CR 126 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 126 over S Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 126 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns CR 126 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.