Csah 43 over Yellow Medicine River
GoodYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 87575
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 424
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 43 over Yellow Medicine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 43 over Yellow Medicine River in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 485 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 43 over Yellow Medicine River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 43 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 43 over Yellow Medicine River carry?
About 424 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Csah 43 over Yellow Medicine River?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 43 over Yellow Medicine River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.