US Bridges

CR 29 over I 35

Fair

Scott County, Minnesota · 10.7 MI N of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 70805

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 29 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 29 over I 35 in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,250 by 2039. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 29
CrossesI 35
Location10.7 MI N of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates44.62357, -93.29823
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2019)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 29 over I 35 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 29 over I 35 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 29 over I 35 carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 29 over I 35?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 29 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.