Mn 27 over Moose Horn River
FairCarlton County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 09002
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,838
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 27 over Moose Horn River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 27 over Moose Horn River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,838 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 27 over Moose Horn River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 27 over Moose Horn River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 27 over Moose Horn River carry?
About 1,838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mn 27 over Moose Horn River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 27 over Moose Horn River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.