US Bridges

Csah 29 over Partridge River

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 97020

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 29 over Partridge River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 29 over Partridge River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 29
CrossesPartridge River
Location1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates46.41711, -94.84151
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2021)
Projected traffic265 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 29 over Partridge River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 29 over Partridge River 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 29 over Partridge River carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 29 over Partridge River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 29 over Partridge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.