Csah 37 over Lac Qui Parle River
FairYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT TH 67 · Structure no. 87524
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 37 over Lac Qui Parle River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 37 over Lac Qui Parle River in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 37 over Lac Qui Parle River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 37 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 Csah 37 over Lac Qui Parle River carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Csah 37 over Lac Qui Parle River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 37 over Lac Qui Parle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.