US Bridges

US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River

Fair

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 8.2 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 5236

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesW Fk Lac Qui Parle River
Location8.2 MI W of JCT TH 75
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.93574, -96.3542
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2018)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 212 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.