US Bridges

T 154 over Lazarus Creek

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT CR E2 · Structure no. 97305

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 154 over Lazarus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 154 over Lazarus Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 154
CrossesLazarus Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT CR E2
RouteCounty Highway 154
Coordinates44.74191, -96.29757
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1991)
Projected traffic24 by 2029
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 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 T 154 over Lazarus Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 154 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 154 over Lazarus Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 154 over Lazarus Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 154 over Lazarus Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.