US Bridges

Csah 27 over N Fork Grindstone River

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 58J46

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 27 over N Fork Grindstone River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 27 over N Fork Grindstone River in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 644 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 27
CrossesN Fork Grindstone River
Location1.0 MI W of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates46.10774, -93.014
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2016)
Projected traffic644 by 2036
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 27 over N Fork Grindstone River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 27 over N Fork Grindstone 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 27 over N Fork Grindstone River carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 27 over N Fork Grindstone River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Csah 27 over N Fork Grindstone River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.