US Bridges

Csah 27 over Midway River

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 09528

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
501
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 27 over Midway River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 27 over Midway River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 501 vehicles a day, projected to reach 570 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 27
CrossesMidway River
Location0.3 MI S JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates46.73169, -92.3231
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2022)
Projected traffic570 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 27 over Midway River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 27 over Midway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 27 over Midway River carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 27 over Midway River?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 27 over Midway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.