US Bridges

Mn 29 over Ditch

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 7.0 MI S of Benson · Structure no. 76015

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 29 over Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 29 over Ditch in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMn 29
CrossesDitch
Location7.0 MI S of Benson
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates45.21938, -95.59334
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2039
Trucks24%
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 29 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 29 over Ditch 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 Mn 29 over Ditch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Mn 29 over Ditch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 29 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.