US Bridges

Csah 27 over Knife River

Good

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI W of JCT TH 47 · Structure no. 93335

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 27 over Knife River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 27 over Knife River in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 27
CrossesKnife River
Location1.9 MI W of JCT TH 47
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates46.06855, -93.47288
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic265 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Knife River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 27 over Knife River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 27 over Knife River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 27 over Knife River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 27 over Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.