CR D8 over Lac Qui Parle River
FairPosted for loadYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 33 · Structure no. 87523
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR D8 over Lac Qui Parle River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR D8 over Lac Qui Parle River in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR D8 over Lac Qui Parle River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR D8 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR D8 over Lac Qui Parle River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is CR D8 over Lac Qui Parle River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR D8 over Lac Qui Parle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.