US Bridges

Csah 29 over ST Louis River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT CR 149 · Structure no. 69624

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 29 over ST Louis River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 29 over ST Louis River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 29
CrossesST Louis River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT CR 149
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates46.99637, -92.80845
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2019)
Projected traffic220 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 ST Louis River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 29 over ST Louis 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 29 over ST Louis River carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 29 over ST Louis River?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 29 over ST Louis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.