US Bridges

T 31 over S Br Yellow Medicine R

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. L1757

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 31 over S Br Yellow Medicine R is a wood or timber slab carrying T 31 over S Br Yellow Medicine R in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 65 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 31
CrossesS Br Yellow Medicine R
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates44.57237, -95.97098
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2001)
Projected traffic65 by 2029
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

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$650 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 31 over S Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 31 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 T 31 over S Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 31 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 31 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.