Mn 27 over Twelve Mile Creek
FairTraverse County, Minnesota · 6.9 MI E of Wheaton · Structure no. 78001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 962
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 27 over Twelve Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 27 over Twelve Mile Creek in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 27 over Twelve Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 27 over Twelve 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 Twelve Mile Creek carry?
About 962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Mn 27 over Twelve Mile Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 27 over Twelve Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.