US Bridges

Mn 27 over I 94

Fair

Douglas County, Minnesota · At the JCT of TH 94; 27 · Structure no. 21825

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 27 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 27 over I 94 in Douglas County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2038. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMn 27
CrossesI 94
LocationAt the JCT of TH 94; 27
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates45.86033, -95.42969
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 27 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 27 over I 94 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 27 over I 94 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 27 over I 94?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 27 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.