US Bridges

I 94 over Pelican River

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 3.2 MI N of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 9693

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,156
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Pelican River is a concrete culvert carrying I 94 over Pelican River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,156 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

CarriesI 94
CrossesPelican River
Location3.2 MI N of JCT TH 210
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.33453, -96.12408
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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 loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,156 (2021)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 94 over Pelican River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over Pelican River carry?

About 8,156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Pelican River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 94 over Pelican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.