US Bridges

Csah 29 over Wild Rice River

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 40 · Structure no. 54529

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 29 over Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 29 over Wild Rice River in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 29
CrossesWild Rice River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 40
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates47.28213, -96.10163
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2016)
Projected traffic410 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 29 over Wild Rice 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 29 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 29 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 29 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.