US Bridges

T 327 over Grand Marais Creek

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT TH 220 · Structure no. 60546

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 327 over Grand Marais Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 327 over Grand Marais Creek in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 327
CrossesGrand Marais Creek
Location0.3 MI W of JCT TH 220
RouteCounty Highway 327
Coordinates48.03537, -97.02514
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2002)
Projected traffic15 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 327 over Grand Marais Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 327 over Grand Marais Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 327 over Grand Marais Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 327 over Grand Marais Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T 327 over Grand Marais Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.