US Bridges

Csah 27 over Rush Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 43 · Structure no. 23581

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 27 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 27 over Rush Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 27
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 43
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates43.83628, -91.76573
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2017)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 27 over Rush Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 27 over Rush Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 27 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 27 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.