US Bridges

Csah 29 over Riceford Creek

FairPosted for load

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI N of JCT TH 44 · Structure no. 23518

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 29 over Riceford Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 29 over Riceford Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 29
CrossesRiceford Creek
Location4.0 MI N of JCT TH 44
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates43.56376, -91.7307
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2009)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 29 over Riceford Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 29 over Riceford Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 29 over Riceford Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Csah 29 over Riceford Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 29 over Riceford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.