FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

UT 29

Carrying UT 29 over STREAM

0.5 MI S OF JCT TH 175, Kittson, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: UT 29

The UT 29 bridge in Kittson, Minnesota carries UT 29 over STREAM. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.8 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 39 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.2 metric tons.

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

How UT 29 compares

▲ 3.5
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Minnesota bridges
109
Bridges in Kittson · 2 in Poor condition
UT 29 39.2 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
39 vehicles/day
Structure Number
96068

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether UT 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 UT 29 against other structures in Kittson 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 UT 29?

UT 29 in Kittson, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is UT 29 inspected?

UT 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 39 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UT 29 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for UT 29?

UT 29 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining UT 29?

UT 29 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is UT 29 and does age affect safety?

UT 29 was built in 1985, making it 41 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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