US Bridges

CR 74 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of CO Line · Structure no. 96874

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 74 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 74 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 74
CrossesW Fk Lac Qui Parle River
Location0.1 MI E of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates44.83454, -96.44911
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2012)
Projected traffic65 by 2039
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 74 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 74 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 CR 74 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 74 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 74 over W Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.