FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MN 329

Carrying MN 329 over POMME DE TERRE RIVER

0.4 MI NE OF JCT TH 59, Stevens, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MN 329

The MN 329 bridge in Stevens, Minnesota carries MN 329 over POMME DE TERRE RIVER. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 30.2 meters (99 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 397 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MN 329 compares

▼ 3.4
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Minnesota bridges
43
Bridges in Stevens · 1 in Poor condition
MN 329 32.3 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
30.2 m (99 ft)
Deck Width
14.1 m (46 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
397 vehicles/day
Structure Number
75000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MN 329 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 MN 329 against other structures in Stevens 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 MN 329?

MN 329 in Stevens, Minnesota has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MN 329 inspected?

MN 329'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 397 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MN 329 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 MN 329?

MN 329 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MN 329?

MN 329 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MN 329 and does age affect safety?

MN 329 was built in 1977, making it 49 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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