Mn 27 over Eighteen Mile Creek
FairTraverse County, Minnesota · 2.9 MI SW of Wheaton · Structure no. 2340
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,155
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 27 over Eighteen Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 27 over Eighteen Mile Creek in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 1,155 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 27 over Eighteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 27 over Eighteen Mile Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 27 over Eighteen Mile Creek carry?
About 1,155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Mn 27 over Eighteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).
Who owns Mn 27 over Eighteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.