T 161 over Yellow Medicine River
GoodYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI W of JCT Csah 43 · Structure no. 87581
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 161 over Yellow Medicine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 161 over Yellow Medicine River in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 T 161 over Yellow Medicine River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 161 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does T 161 over Yellow Medicine River carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is T 161 over Yellow Medicine River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns T 161 over Yellow Medicine River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.