US Bridges

Csah 27 over Rush Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 43 · Structure no. 23511

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 27 over Rush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 27 over Rush Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,850 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCsah 27
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 43
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates43.80923, -91.74957
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2017)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 27 over Rush Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 27 over Rush Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 27 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 27 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.