US Bridges

Nfd 268 over Pelican River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 5.2 MI NE of TH 53 (240 · Structure no. 69A69

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfd 268 over Pelican River is a wood or timber slab carrying Nfd 268 over Pelican River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesNfd 268
CrossesPelican River
Location5.2 MI NE of TH 53 (240
RouteFederal Lands Road 268
Coordinates48.13591, -92.7611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfd 268 over Pelican River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfd 268 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 Nfd 268 over Pelican River carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Nfd 268 over Pelican River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfd 268 over Pelican River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.