US Bridges

T 29 over N Fk Whitewater River

Good

Winona County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI NW of JCT TH 74 · Structure no. 85561

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 29 over N Fk Whitewater River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 29 over N Fk Whitewater River in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2027. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT 29
CrossesN Fk Whitewater River
Location1.7 MI NW of JCT TH 74
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates44.09264, -92.05543
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2012)
Projected traffic49 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 29 over N Fk Whitewater River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 29 over N Fk Whitewater 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 29 over N Fk Whitewater River carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T 29 over N Fk Whitewater River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T 29 over N Fk Whitewater River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.