T 69 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. L2109
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1973 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 69 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 69 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 69 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 69 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 69 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1973 count).
How long is T 69 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns T 69 over E Fk Lac Qui Parle River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.