US Bridges

T 829 over N Fk Crow River

Good

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 34518

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
1974 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 829 over N Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 829 over N Fk Crow River in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2029. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 829
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 55
RouteCounty Highway 829
Coordinates45.3848, -94.79395
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (1974)
Projected traffic4 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 829 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 829 over N Fk Crow River 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 829 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is T 829 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T 829 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.