US Bridges

Mn 29 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 6.7 MI N of Montevideo · Structure no. 6441

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
664
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 29 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 29 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22 in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 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 664 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 29
CrossesDry Weather Creek(cd #22
Location6.7 MI N of Montevideo
RouteState Highway 29
CountyChippewa County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.03588, -95.7167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic664 (2022)
Projected traffic690 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 29 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 29 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22 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 Dry Weather Creek(cd #22 carry?

About 664 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 29 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 29 over Dry Weather Creek(cd #22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.