US 75 over Lac Qui Parle River
FairYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 3.3 MI S of JCT TH 68 · Structure no. 87018
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,260
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 75 over Lac Qui Parle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 over Lac Qui Parle River in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 47 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 75 over Lac Qui Parle River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 75 over Lac Qui Parle River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US 75 over Lac Qui Parle River carry?
About 1,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 75 over Lac Qui Parle River?
The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 75 over Lac Qui Parle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.