US Bridges

Mn 19 over S Br Yellow Medicine R

Fair

Lyon County, Minnesota · 13.3 MI W of Marshall · Structure no. 5555

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 19 over S Br Yellow Medicine R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 19 over S Br Yellow Medicine R in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 19
CrossesS Br Yellow Medicine R
Location13.3 MI W of Marshall
RouteState Highway 19
CountyLyon County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.44425, -96.05601
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2018)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 19 over S Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 19 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 19 over S Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 19 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 19 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.