US Bridges

Mn 27 over Sauk River

Fair

Todd County, Minnesota · 0.38 MI E of JCT Csah 37 · Structure no. 77X03

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,566
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 27 over Sauk River is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 27 over Sauk River in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,566 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 27
CrossesSauk River
Location0.38 MI E of JCT Csah 37
RouteState Highway 27
CountyTodd County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.88995, -95.09122
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 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 traffic1,566 (2021)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 27 over Sauk River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 27 over Sauk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 27 over Sauk River carry?

About 1,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 27 over Sauk River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Mn 27 over Sauk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.