US Bridges

Csah 29 over Cannon River

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E JCT TH 3 · Structure no. 66548

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 29 over Cannon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 29 over Cannon River in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCsah 29
CrossesCannon River
Location0.1 MI E JCT TH 3
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates44.3596, -93.25673
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2016)
Projected traffic520 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Cannon River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 29 over Cannon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 29 over Cannon River carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 29 over Cannon River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 29 over Cannon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.