T 59 over Lac Qui Parle River
PoorPosted for loadYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 36 · Structure no. L7931
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 59 over Lac Qui Parle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 59 over Lac Qui Parle River in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 59 over Lac Qui Parle River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 59 over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does T 59 over Lac Qui Parle River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is T 59 over Lac Qui Parle River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns T 59 over Lac Qui Parle River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.