Csah 8 over Yellow Medicine River
GoodPosted for loadYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 87531
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 8 over Yellow Medicine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | 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 Csah 8 over Yellow Medicine River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 8 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 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 8 over Yellow Medicine River carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Csah 8 over Yellow Medicine River?
The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 8 over Yellow Medicine River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.