US Bridges

T 682 over Pelican River

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 56J06

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42
1998 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 682 over Pelican River is a concrete culvert carrying T 682 over Pelican River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 682
CrossesPelican River
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 682
Coordinates46.61227, -96.03192
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (1998)
Projected traffic42 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 682 over Pelican River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 682 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 682 over Pelican River carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is T 682 over Pelican River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 682 over Pelican River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.