US Bridges

Csah 23 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 37542

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,146
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 23 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 2,146 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesW Fk Lac Qui Parle River
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates44.92655, -96.05471
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,146 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Csah 23 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 2,146 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 23 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.