US Bridges

CR 132 over Lac Qui Parle River

Good

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 91342

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 132 over Lac Qui Parle River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 132 over Lac Qui Parle River in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesCR 132
CrossesLac Qui Parle River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 132
Coordinates44.50484, -96.43441
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2008)
Projected traffic205 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 132 over Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 132 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 132 over Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 132 over Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns CR 132 over Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.