US Bridges

Csah 96 over Pelican River

Good

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 108 · Structure no. 91932

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 96 over Pelican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 96 over Pelican River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 96
CrossesPelican River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 108
RouteCounty Highway 96
Coordinates46.57056, -96.08542
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2015)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2039
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 96 over Pelican River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 96 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 96 over Pelican River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 96 over Pelican River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 96 over Pelican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.