US Bridges

T 123 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River

Good

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 41510

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 123 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 123 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2029. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 123
CrossesE Fk Lac Qui Parle River
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 123
Coordinates44.59934, -96.31711
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (1973)
Projected traffic38 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 123 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 123 over E 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 123 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 123 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T 123 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.