T 87 over Yellow Medicine River
PoorPosted for loadYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI NE of JCT CSAH18 · Structure no. 3218
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 87 over Yellow Medicine River is a steel truss - thru carrying T 87 over Yellow Medicine River in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 87 over Yellow Medicine River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 87 over Yellow Medicine River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does T 87 over Yellow Medicine River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is T 87 over Yellow Medicine River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns T 87 over Yellow Medicine River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.