US Bridges

Csah 27 over S Br Wild Rice River

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 42 · Structure no. 14527

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 27 over S Br Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 27 over S Br Wild Rice River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 27
CrossesS Br Wild Rice River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 42
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates47.11335, -96.38575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2009)
Projected traffic70 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S Br Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 27 over S Br Wild Rice 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 S Br Wild Rice River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Csah 27 over S Br Wild Rice River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 27 over S Br Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.