US Bridges

T 4215 over Pelquin Creek

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.15 MI E of JCT CR 236 · Structure no. 31J30

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 4215 over Pelquin Creek is a steel culvert carrying T 4215 over Pelquin Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 4215
CrossesPelquin Creek
Location0.15 MI E of JCT CR 236
RouteCounty Highway 4215
Coordinates47.78288, -93.65924
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic5 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 4215 over Pelquin Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 4215 over Pelquin Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 4215 over Pelquin Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is T 4215 over Pelquin Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 4215 over Pelquin Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.