US Bridges

T 27 over S Fk Yellow Bank River

Fair

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI SW of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 37532

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1980 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 27 over S Fk Yellow Bank River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 27 over S Fk Yellow Bank River in Lac qui Parle 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 27
CrossesS Fk Yellow Bank River
Location1.6 MI SW of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates45.17518, -96.35406
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1980)
Projected traffic25 by 2029
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 27 over S Fk Yellow Bank River built?

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

What condition is T 27 over S Fk Yellow Bank 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 27 over S Fk Yellow Bank River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is T 27 over S Fk Yellow Bank River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T 27 over S Fk Yellow Bank River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.