US Bridges

Mn 67 over Yellow Medicine River

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 4.7 MI N of Wood Lake · Structure no. 87005

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 67 over Yellow Medicine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 67 over Yellow Medicine River in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 67
CrossesYellow Medicine River
Location4.7 MI N of Wood Lake
RouteState Highway 67
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.71516, -95.54407
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2021)
Projected traffic880 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$823 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 67 over Yellow Medicine River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 67 over Yellow Medicine River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 67 over Yellow Medicine River carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 67 over Yellow Medicine River?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 67 over Yellow Medicine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.