Csah 29 over Wild Rice River
Norman County, Minnesota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Csah 29 over Wild Rice River in Norman County, Minnesota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 610 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2012).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 113 of the 149 inventoried bridges in Norman County rated good (75.8%); 4 (2.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 131 ft |
| Location | 0.8 Mi NE of Jct Th 32 |
| NBI structure number | 54532 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Norman County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn 9 over S Br Wild Rice River | 1979 | 1,650 | Fair |
| Mn 9 over Wild Rice River | 2016 | 1,650 | Fair |
| Mn 9 over Marsh River | 1948 | 1,650 | Fair |
| Mn 9 over Co Ditch # 37 | 1948 | 1,650 | Fair |
| US 75 over Co Ditch # 1 | 1986 | 1,637 | Good |
| Mn 200 over Jud Ditch # 51 | 2001 | 1,632 | Fair |
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