Mn 23 over Yellow Medicine River
GoodYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 87010
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 325 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,636
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 23 over Yellow Medicine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over Yellow Medicine River in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,636 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2041. The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 23 over Yellow Medicine River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 23 over Yellow Medicine River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 23 over Yellow Medicine River carry?
About 3,636 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Mn 23 over Yellow Medicine River?
The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 23 over Yellow Medicine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.