US Bridges

Csah 29 over Rush Creek

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 91320

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 29 over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 29 over Rush Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 1,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,750 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 29
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.8 MI N of JCT TH 90
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyWinona County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.94261, -91.87325
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2015)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 29 over Rush Creek 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 29 over Rush Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 29 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 29 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.