US Bridges

T 148 over Lac Qui Parle River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 37531

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
1983 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 148 over Lac Qui Parle River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 148 over Lac Qui Parle River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 148
CrossesLac Qui Parle River
Location1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 21
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates44.87788, -96.10532
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (1983)
Projected traffic49 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 T 148 over Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 148 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 148 over Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is T 148 over Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T 148 over Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.