US Bridges

Mn 27 over Pomme De Terre River

Fair

Grant County, Minnesota · 3.1 MI W of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 95096

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,683
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 27 over Pomme De Terre River is a steel culvert carrying Mn 27 over Pomme De Terre River in Grant County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,683 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMn 27
CrossesPomme De Terre River
Location3.1 MI W of JCT TH 55
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates45.83246, -95.86092
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,683 (2021)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2041
Trucks17%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 27 over Pomme De Terre River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 27 over Pomme De Terre 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 27 over Pomme De Terre River carry?

About 1,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mn 27 over Pomme De Terre River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Mn 27 over Pomme De Terre River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.