US Bridges

Mn 27 over Platte River

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 8.2 MI E of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 49033

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,811
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 27 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 27 over Platte River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 2,811 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesMn 27
CrossesPlatte River
Location8.2 MI E of JCT TH 10
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates45.97021, -94.17146
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,811 (2021)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 Platte River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 27 over Platte 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 27 over Platte River carry?

About 2,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 27 over Platte River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 27 over Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.