US Bridges

Mn 29 over Parkway Ave

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 12016

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,439
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 29 over Parkway Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 29 over Parkway Ave in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7,439 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 29
CrossesParkway Ave
Location1.0 MI N of JCT TH 212
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.95051, -95.72639
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,439 (2021)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Parkway Ave built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 29 over Parkway Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 29 over Parkway Ave carry?

About 7,439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 29 over Parkway Ave?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 29 over Parkway Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.