US Bridges

Csah 29 over Miss R BNSF Rr; Str

Fair

Benton County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 05525

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,173 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 29 over Miss R BNSF Rr; Str is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 29 over Miss R BNSF Rr; Str in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2039. The structure is 1,173 ft (357.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 29
CrossesMiss R BNSF Rr; Str
Location1.5 MI W of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates45.61615, -94.20129
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,173 ft (357.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2017)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 29 over Miss R BNSF Rr; Str built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 29 over Miss R BNSF Rr; Str 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 29 over Miss R BNSF Rr; Str carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Csah 29 over Miss R BNSF Rr; Str?

The structure is 1,173 ft (357.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 29 over Miss R BNSF Rr; Str?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.