US Bridges

Csah 27 over Maple River

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT TH 22 · Structure no. 22522

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 27 over Maple River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 27 over Maple River in Faribault 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 27
CrossesMaple River
Location1.0 MI S of JCT TH 22
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates43.78769, -93.78779
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Maple River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 27 over Maple 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 27 over Maple River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 27 over Maple River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 27 over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.