T 1438 over Pelican River
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 53 · Structure no. 69A78
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 1438 over Pelican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 1438 over Pelican River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 1438 over Pelican River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 1438 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 T 1438 over Pelican River carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is T 1438 over Pelican River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 1438 over Pelican River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.