US Bridges

Csah 29 over Stony Brook

Good

Cass County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 78 · Structure no. 96182

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 29 over Stony Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 29 over Stony Brook in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 29
CrossesStony Brook
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 78
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates46.52913, -94.36794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 29 over Stony Brook 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 Csah 29 over Stony Brook carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 29 over Stony Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 29 over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.