US Bridges

M 280 over Pelican River

Good

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.45 MI So JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 56J16

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 280 over Pelican River is a concrete culvert carrying M 280 over Pelican River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesM 280
CrossesPelican River
Location0.45 MI So JCT TH 210
RouteCity Street 280
Coordinates46.2873, -96.13676
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 280 over Pelican River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 280 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does M 280 over Pelican River carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is M 280 over Pelican River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns M 280 over Pelican River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.