US 59 over Pelican River
FairOtter Tail County, Minnesota · In Pelican Rapids · Structure no. 5025
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,856
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Pelican River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Pelican River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,856 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Pelican River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 over Pelican River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US 59 over Pelican River carry?
About 7,856 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Pelican River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Pelican River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.