US Bridges

Csah 13 over S Br Yellow Medicine R

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 42514

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over S Br Yellow Medicine R is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 13 over S Br Yellow Medicine R in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesS Br Yellow Medicine R
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates44.44813, -96.06
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 13 over S Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over S Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 13 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.