US Bridges

Csah 8 over Lac Qui Parle River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 37553

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Lac Qui Parle River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 8 over Lac Qui Parle River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesLac Qui Parle River
Location1.1 MI E JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates44.9064, -96.03407
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic80 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 8 over Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.