US Bridges

Unm 67 over Yellow Medicine River

Poor

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 8.9 MI N of Echo · Structure no. 87011

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unm 67 over Yellow Medicine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Unm 67 over Yellow Medicine River in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 466 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2039. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUnm 67
CrossesYellow Medicine River
Location8.9 MI N of Echo
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates44.7288, -95.44386
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating75.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2019)
Projected traffic465 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Unm 67 over Yellow Medicine River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unm 67 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 September 2024.

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

About 466 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Unm 67 over Yellow Medicine River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Unm 67 over Yellow Medicine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.