US Bridges

CR 29 over Stream

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI W of JCT Csah 40 · Structure no. 66534

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 29 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 29 over Stream in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 29
CrossesStream
Location1.3 MI W of JCT Csah 40
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyRice County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.34178, -93.13152
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2008)
Projected traffic85 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR 29 over Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 29 over Stream 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 29 over Stream carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 29 over Stream?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 29 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.