US Bridges

T 27 over Des Moines River

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. 51536

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 27 over Des Moines River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 27 over Des Moines River in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 27
CrossesDes Moines River
Location0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 44
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates43.93496, -95.49522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2015)
Projected traffic49 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 27 over Des Moines River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 27 over Des Moines 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 27 over Des Moines River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is T 27 over Des Moines River?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 27 over Des Moines River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.