CR B4 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)
GoodYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 87528
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR B4 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR B4 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 36 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 CR B4 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR B4 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR B4 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is CR B4 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CR B4 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.