US Bridges

Mn 27 over Skunk River

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · 6.0 MI E of Lastrup · Structure no. 49X09

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
892
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 27 over Skunk River is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 27 over Skunk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 892 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 27
CrossesSkunk River
Location6.0 MI E of Lastrup
RouteState Highway 27
CountyMorrison County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.04871, -93.94797
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic892 (2021)
Projected traffic790 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Skunk River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 27 over Skunk 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Mn 27 over Skunk River carry?

About 892 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 27 over Skunk River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mn 27 over Skunk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.