CSAH 29
Carrying CSAH 29 over CEDAR RIVER
0.3 MI S OF OAKLAND AVE, Mower, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CSAH 29
The CSAH 29 bridge in Mower, Minnesota carries CSAH 29 over CEDAR RIVER. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 54.3 meters (178 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,750 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CSAH 29 compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1933
- Last Reconstructed
- 2014
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 54.3 m (178 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,750 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5368
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CSAH 29 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CSAH 29 against other structures in Mower and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CSAH 29?
CSAH 29 in Mower, Minnesota, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CSAH 29 inspected?
CSAH 29's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,750 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CSAH 29 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CSAH 29?
CSAH 29 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CSAH 29?
CSAH 29 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CSAH 29 and does age affect safety?
CSAH 29 was built in 1933, making it 93 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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