US Bridges

T 29 over N Fk Little Sioux River

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT TH 86 · Structure no. L9311

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 29 over N Fk Little Sioux River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 29 over N Fk Little Sioux River in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 29
CrossesN Fk Little Sioux River
Location1.0 MI W of JCT TH 86
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates43.57353, -95.19594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1988)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$77 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 29 over N Fk Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 29 over N Fk Little Sioux River 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 29 over N Fk Little Sioux River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 29 over N Fk Little Sioux River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 29 over N Fk Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.