US Bridges

T 209 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 96873

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 209 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River is a concrete culvert carrying T 209 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 209
CrossesW Fk Lac Qui Parle River
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 209
Coordinates44.87972, -96.39954
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1973)
Projected traffic8 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 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 T 209 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 209 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 209 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 209 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 209 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.