US Bridges

Csah 13 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT US 212 · Structure no. 37557

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 13 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesW Fk Lac Qui Parle River
Location0.9 MI N of JCT US 212
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates44.94713, -96.30793
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2012)
Projected traffic49 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 13 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Csah 13 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.