US Bridges

M 10 over Pell Creek

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 64537

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 10 over Pell Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying M 10 over Pell Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM 10
CrossesPell Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT TH 14
RouteCity Street 10
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.21935, -95.35049
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (1971)
Projected traffic38 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 10 over Pell Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 10 over Pell Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does M 10 over Pell Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is M 10 over Pell Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns M 10 over Pell Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.