US Bridges

Csah 29 over N Fk Elm Creek

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 95740

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 29 over N Fk Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 29 over N Fk Elm Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 29
CrossesN Fk Elm Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates43.80646, -94.91448
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2016)
Projected traffic430 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$70 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 29 over N Fk Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 29 over N Fk Elm 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 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 29 over N Fk Elm Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 29 over N Fk Elm Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 29 over N Fk Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.