CR E2 over Lazarus Creek
FairPosted for loadYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 33 · Structure no. 87507
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR E2 over Lazarus Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR E2 over Lazarus Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR E2 over Lazarus Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR E2 over Lazarus Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does CR E2 over Lazarus Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is CR E2 over Lazarus Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR E2 over Lazarus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.