US Bridges

Csah 10 over Yellow Medicine River

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 2.75 MI W of JCT US 59 · Structure no. 42579

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over Yellow Medicine River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 10 over Yellow Medicine River in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2038. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 10
CrossesYellow Medicine River
Location2.75 MI W of JCT US 59
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates44.61627, -95.86594
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2018)
Projected traffic345 by 2038
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 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 10 over Yellow Medicine River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 over Yellow Medicine River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over Yellow Medicine River carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 10 over Yellow Medicine River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 10 over Yellow Medicine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.