US Bridges

Csah 29 over Wagner Creek

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 5.8 MI E of JCT TH 46 · Structure no. 31J02

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 29 over Wagner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 29 over Wagner Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesCsah 29
CrossesWagner Creek
Location5.8 MI E of JCT TH 46
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates47.71889, -94.14987
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Wagner Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 29 over Wagner Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 29 over Wagner Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 29 over Wagner Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Csah 29 over Wagner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.