Lac qui Parle County Bridge Report Card
Lac qui Parle County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota
Lac qui Parle County has 174 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 10 rated poor and 6 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.7% is above the 4.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 484 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lac qui Parle County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 174 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 10 in poor condition and 6 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 484 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.7% | 11.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.1% of measured traffic | 0.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.4% | 6.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 38 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 42,738 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 38 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 484 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lac qui Parle County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Csah 38 over Co Ditch # 3 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 105 | 1974 |
| T 2 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 89 | 1973 |
| Csah 21 over Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 65 | 1973 |
| T 52c over Canby Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1964 |
| T 59 over Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1967 |
| T 65 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1974 |
| CR 54 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1910 |
| T 166 over Ten Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1967 |
| T 52 over Canby Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1968 |
| T 278 over Ten Mile Creek (jd #8) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1977 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.