US Bridges

M 106 over Pelican River

Good

Becker County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Granger RD · Structure no. 03J39

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 106 over Pelican River is a concrete culvert carrying M 106 over Pelican River in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 106
CrossesPelican River
Location0.1 MI N of Granger RD
RouteCity Street 106
Coordinates46.80816, -95.82729
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2010)
Projected traffic264 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 106 over Pelican River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 106 over Pelican 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M 106 over Pelican River carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is M 106 over Pelican River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns M 106 over Pelican River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.