Mn 68 over Lazarus Creek
GoodYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 5.0 MI W of Canby · Structure no. 87027
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,407
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 68 over Lazarus Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 68 over Lazarus Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,407 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 68 over Lazarus Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 68 over Lazarus Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 68 over Lazarus Creek carry?
About 1,407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Mn 68 over Lazarus Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 68 over Lazarus Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.