US Bridges

Mn 67 over Lac Qui Parle River

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 87026

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
455
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 67 over Lac Qui Parle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 67 over Lac Qui Parle River in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMn 67
CrossesLac Qui Parle River
Location2.2 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates44.79036, -96.15156
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2020)
Projected traffic470 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 67 over Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 67 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 67 over Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mn 67 over Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 67 over Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.