US Bridges

T 52 over Lac Qui Parle River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT CR 63 · Structure no. 37555

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 52 over Lac Qui Parle River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 52 over Lac Qui Parle River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 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 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 52
CrossesLac Qui Parle River
Location0.4 MI W of JCT CR 63
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates44.81923, -96.10092
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2014)
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 52 over Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 52 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 52 over Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T 52 over Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 52 over Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.