US Bridges

T 211 over Pelican River

Good

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 56542

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 211 over Pelican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 211 over Pelican River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 211
CrossesPelican River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 211
Coordinates46.66038, -96.0228
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2011)
Projected traffic117 by 2031
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 211 over Pelican River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 211 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 211 over Pelican River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T 211 over Pelican River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 211 over Pelican River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.