Mn 23 over Hazel Creek
GoodYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SW of JCT TH 274 · Structure no. 87X05
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,636
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 23 over Hazel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 23 over Hazel Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,636 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 23 over Hazel Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 23 over Hazel 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 23 over Hazel Creek carry?
About 3,636 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Mn 23 over Hazel Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).
Who owns Mn 23 over Hazel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.