US Bridges

Mn 68 over Canby Creek

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI SE of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 96051

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 68 over Canby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 68 over Canby Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 68
CrossesCanby Creek
Location0.4 MI SE of JCT TH 75
RouteState Highway 68
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.70472, -96.27097
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2021)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 68 over Canby Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 68 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 68 over Canby Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 68 over Canby Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mn 68 over Canby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.