Mn 27 over Mississippi River
FairMorrison County, Minnesota · In Little Falls · Structure no. 5907
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 546 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 27 over Mississippi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 27 over Mississippi River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 84 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 5 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2039. The structure is 546 ft (166.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mn 27 over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Mn 27 over Mississippi 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 Mn 27 over Mississippi River carry?
About 14,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mn 27 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 546 ft (166.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 27 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.