US Bridges

T 195 over Lazarus Creek

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 33 · Structure no. 87J69

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 195 over Lazarus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 195 over Lazarus Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 195
CrossesLazarus Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 33
RouteCounty Highway 195
Coordinates44.76301, -96.25682
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2017)
Projected traffic48 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 195 over Lazarus Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 195 over Lazarus Creek 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 T 195 over Lazarus Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is T 195 over Lazarus Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 195 over Lazarus Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.