US Bridges

T 17 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River

Fair

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 37513

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 17 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying T 17 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 17
CrossesW Fk Lac Qui Parle River
Location1.0 MI N of JCT TH 212
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates44.95051, -96.227
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2012)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 17 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 17 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T 17 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T 17 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 17 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.