US Bridges

T 895 over Pelican River

Good

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 91900

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 895 over Pelican River is a concrete culvert carrying T 895 over Pelican River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 895
CrossesPelican River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 895
Coordinates46.41298, -96.12379
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 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 traffic70 (1991)
Projected traffic70 by 2029
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$205 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 895 over Pelican River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 895 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 T 895 over Pelican River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 895 over Pelican River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 895 over Pelican River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.