US 59 over Pelican River
Otter Tail County, Minnesota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 59 over Pelican River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,266 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 59 of the 148 inventoried bridges in Otter Tail County rated good (39.9%); 11 (7.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 71 ft |
| Location | 3.7 Mi SW of S Jct Th 34 |
| NBI structure number | 56027 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Otter Tail County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 94 over Otter Tail River | 1960 | 17,300 | Fair |
| Msas 104 over Ottertail River | 2002 | 11,700 | Good |
| I 94 over Csah 88 | 1964 | 9,100 | Fair |
| Msas 104 over Otv Railroad | 1939 | 8,700 | Fair |
| US 10 over Otter Tail River | 1972 | 8,640 | Good |
| I 94 over Csah 88 | 1964 | 8,156 | Fair |
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