US 59 over Yellow Medicine River

Fair Condition54 years old1,439 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyYellow Medicine
Location10.0 Mi S Of Jct TH 67
CarriesUS 59
CrossesYellow Medicine River
Coordinates44.64562, -95.80852

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length178.8 ft (54.5 m)
Max Span68.9 ft (21 m)
Deck Width50.5 ft (15.4 m)
Deck Area839.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,439 (2022)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number87008

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