Csah 27 over Elm Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. 46518
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,456
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 27 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 27 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,456 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 27 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 27 over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 27 over Elm Creek carry?
About 1,456 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 27 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 27 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.