US Bridges

CR 58 over Lac Qui Parle River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT CR 69 · Structure no. 37512

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 58 over Lac Qui Parle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 58 over Lac Qui Parle River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 58
CrossesLac Qui Parle River
Location0.4 MI E of JCT CR 69
RouteCounty Highway 58
Coordinates44.96493, -96.0323
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1996)
Projected traffic65 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 58 over Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 58 over 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 CR 58 over Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is CR 58 over Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 58 over Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.