M 24 over TH 29
FairChippewa County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT TH212 · Structure no. 9112
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,550
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 24 over TH 29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 24 over TH 29 in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 2,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,550 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 24 over TH 29 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 24 over TH 29 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 M 24 over TH 29 carry?
About 2,550 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is M 24 over TH 29?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns M 24 over TH 29?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.