US Bridges

Csah 24 over Pelican River

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. L0863

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 24 over Pelican River is a steel culvert carrying Csah 24 over Pelican River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 24
CrossesPelican River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyOtter Tail County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.48534, -96.09254
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2019)
Projected traffic770 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$292 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 24 over Pelican River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 24 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 Csah 24 over Pelican River carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 24 over Pelican River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Csah 24 over Pelican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.