US Bridges

T 75 over N Br Yellow Medicine R

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT CR 116 · Structure no. L9014

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 75 over N Br Yellow Medicine R is a wood or timber slab carrying T 75 over N Br Yellow Medicine R in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 75
CrossesN Br Yellow Medicine R
Location0.2 MI E of JCT CR 116
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates44.61604, -96.10806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (1973)
Projected traffic6 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$170 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 75 over N Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 75 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T 75 over N Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 75 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 75 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.