US Bridges

Mn 29 over I 94

Good

Douglas County, Minnesota · At the JCT of TH 29 · Structure no. 21827

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 29 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 29 over I 94 in Douglas County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,100 by 2038. The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 29
CrossesI 94
LocationAt the JCT of TH 29
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates45.84418, -95.38827
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2018)
Projected traffic21,100 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 29 over I 94 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 29 over I 94 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 I 94 carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 29 over I 94?

The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 29 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.