US Bridges

T 29 over N Fk Yellow Bank River

Fair

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT CR 72 · Structure no. 37521

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 29 over N Fk Yellow Bank River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 29 over N Fk Yellow Bank River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2029. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 29
CrossesN Fk Yellow Bank River
Location1.1 MI S of JCT CR 72
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates45.18302, -96.39507
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (1973)
Projected traffic33 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 29 over N Fk Yellow Bank River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 29 over N Fk Yellow Bank 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 29 over N Fk Yellow Bank River carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 29 over N Fk Yellow Bank River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T 29 over N Fk Yellow Bank River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.