US Bridges

CR E4 over Canby Creek

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 36 · Structure no. 90322

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR E4 over Canby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR E4 over Canby Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR E4
CrossesCanby Creek
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 36
RouteCounty Highway 0E4
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.67253, -96.37887
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR E4 over Canby Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR E4 over Canby Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR E4 over Canby Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR E4 over Canby Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR E4 over Canby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.