T 829
Carrying T 829 over PELICAN RIVER
0.3 MI W OF JCT TH 59, Otter Tail, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T 829
The T 829 bridge in Otter Tail, Minnesota carries T 829 over PELICAN RIVER. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T 829 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
- 1989
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 96805
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T 829 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 T 829 against other structures in Otter Tail 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 T 829?
T 829 in Otter Tail, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T 829 inspected?
T 829'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 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T 829 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 T 829?
T 829 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining T 829?
T 829 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is T 829 and does age affect safety?
T 829 was built in 1989, making it 37 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.
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