T 29 over Rice Creek
FairPosted for loadSherburne County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 61 · Structure no. L8138
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 29 over Rice Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 29 over Rice Creek in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 29 over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 29 over Rice Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does T 29 over Rice Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is T 29 over Rice Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns T 29 over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.