US 59 over Pelican River

Fair Condition104 years old7,856 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyOtter Tail
LocationIn Pelican Rapids
CarriesUS 59
CrossesPelican River
Coordinates46.56984, -96.08356

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length44.6 ft (13.6 m)
Max Span41.3 ft (12.6 m)
Deck Width81.4 ft (24.8 m)
Deck Area337.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1922

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,856 (2021)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5025

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