US Bridges

T 133 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 3208

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 133 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River is a concrete slab carrying T 133 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 133
CrossesE Fk Lac Qui Parle River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 133
Coordinates44.53621, -96.40424
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (1973)
Projected traffic2 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$135 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 133 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 133 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does T 133 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 133 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T 133 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.