US Bridges

T 184 over Lac Qui Parle River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT CR 52 · Structure no. 37559

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 184 over Lac Qui Parle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 184 over Lac Qui Parle River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 184
CrossesLac Qui Parle River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT CR 52
RouteCounty Highway 184
Coordinates44.81394, -96.11317
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2020)
Projected traffic49 by 2040
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

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 184 over Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 184 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 184 over Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is T 184 over Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 184 over Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.