US Bridges

Csah 27 over Lac Qui Parle River

Fair

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 37510

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 27 over Lac Qui Parle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 27 over Lac Qui Parle River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 27
CrossesLac Qui Parle River
Location1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates44.98763, -95.98117
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2016)
Projected traffic140 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lac Qui Parle River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 27 over Lac Qui Parle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 27 over Lac Qui Parle River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 27 over Lac Qui Parle River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 27 over Lac Qui Parle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.