US Bridges

M 28 over River Dr/Otter Tail Rive

Good

Becker County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI NE of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 91949

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 28 over River Dr/Otter Tail Rive is a concrete culvert carrying M 28 over River Dr/Otter Tail Rive in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 28
CrossesRiver Dr/Otter Tail Rive
Location0.1 MI NE of JCT Csah 10
RouteCity Street 28
Coordinates46.72086, -95.69784
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1981)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
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 28 over River Dr/Otter Tail Rive built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 28 over River Dr/Otter Tail Rive 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 28 over River Dr/Otter Tail Rive carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is M 28 over River Dr/Otter Tail Rive?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns M 28 over River Dr/Otter Tail Rive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.