US Bridges

Csah 3 over S Br Yellow Medicine R

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 68 · Structure no. 42571

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over S Br Yellow Medicine R is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 3 over S Br Yellow Medicine R in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 486 by 2034. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesS Br Yellow Medicine R
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 68
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates44.56848, -95.99143
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2014)
Projected traffic486 by 2034
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 3 over S Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over S Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Csah 3 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.