US Bridges

Mn 29 over Tcw Rail

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · In Montevideo · Structure no. 12013

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 29 over Tcw Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 29 over Tcw Rail in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2038. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMn 29
CrossesTcw Rail
LocationIn Montevideo
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.94367, -95.72846
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2018)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 29 over Tcw Rail built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 29 over Tcw Rail 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 29 over Tcw Rail carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 29 over Tcw Rail?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 29 over Tcw Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.