US Bridges

Mn 167 over Stream

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI S of Granite Fall · Structure no. 2964

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 167 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 167 over Stream in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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.

It carries about 645 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 167
CrossesStream
Location2.6 MI S of Granite Fall
RouteState Highway 167
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.77501, -95.53328
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2021)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$75 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 167 over Stream built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 167 over Stream 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 167 over Stream carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mn 167 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 167 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.