US Bridges

US 10 over Otter Tail River

Good

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI NW of JCT TH 228 · Structure no. 91238

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,640
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over Otter Tail River is a concrete culvert carrying US 10 over Otter Tail River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,640 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 10
CrossesOtter Tail River
Location1.1 MI NW of JCT TH 228
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates46.6721, -95.66615
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,640 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 10 over Otter Tail River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 10 over Otter Tail 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 10 over Otter Tail River carry?

About 8,640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over Otter Tail River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns US 10 over Otter Tail River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.