Mn 87 over Otter Tail River
GoodBecker County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 03013
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,842
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 87 over Otter Tail River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 87 over Otter Tail River in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,842 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 87 over Otter Tail River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 87 over Otter Tail River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 87 over Otter Tail River carry?
About 2,842 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mn 87 over Otter Tail River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 87 over Otter Tail River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.