US Bridges

T 630 over Pelican River

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 91555

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 630 over Pelican River is a concrete culvert carrying T 630 over Pelican River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 630
CrossesPelican River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 630
Coordinates46.66881, -96.02406
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic123 (1986)
Projected traffic123 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$198 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 630 over Pelican River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 630 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 630 over Pelican River carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 630 over Pelican River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 630 over Pelican River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.