US Bridges

US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 37005

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,935
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,935 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2041. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesW Fk Lac Qui Parle River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.93595, -96.19229
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,935 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 1,935 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.