Mn 27 over Kettle River
GoodCarlton County, Minnesota · 5.4 MI W of E JCT TH 73 · Structure no. 09012
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 27 over Kettle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 27 over Kettle River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 27 over Kettle River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 27 over Kettle River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 27 over Kettle River carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mn 27 over Kettle River?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 27 over Kettle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.