US Bridges

T 136 over N Br Yellow Medicine R

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 42558

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 136 over N Br Yellow Medicine R is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 136 over N Br Yellow Medicine R in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 136
CrossesN Br Yellow Medicine R
Location1.4 MI E JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates44.61603, -96.02374
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2002)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 136 over N Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 136 over N 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 136 over N Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 136 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 136 over N Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.