US Bridges

T 627 over ST Francis River

Good

Sherburne County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 71524

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2007 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 627 over ST Francis River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 627 over ST Francis River in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2031. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 627
CrossesST Francis River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 627
Coordinates45.54432, -93.80509
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2007)
Projected traffic310 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 627 over ST Francis River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 627 over ST Francis 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 T 627 over ST Francis River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is T 627 over ST Francis River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 627 over ST Francis River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.