US Bridges

Mn 329 over Pomme De Terre River

Fair

Stevens County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI NE of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 75000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 329 over Pomme De Terre River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 329 over Pomme De Terre River in Stevens County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMn 329
CrossesPomme De Terre River
Location0.4 MI NE of JCT TH 59
RouteState Highway 329
Coordinates45.59264, -95.88213
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2022)
Projected traffic410 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 329 over Pomme De Terre River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 329 over Pomme De Terre River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 329 over Pomme De Terre River carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 329 over Pomme De Terre River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 329 over Pomme De Terre River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.