US Bridges

Mn 29 over Jd #5

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI S of Benson · Structure no. 76X03

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 29 over Jd #5 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 29 over Jd #5 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 29
CrossesJd #5
Location2.7 MI S of Benson
RouteState Highway 29
CountySwift County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.27564, -95.60337
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Jd #5 built?

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

What condition is Mn 29 over Jd #5 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Mn 29 over Jd #5 carry?

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

How long is Mn 29 over Jd #5?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Mn 29 over Jd #5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.