US Bridges

Csah 27 over US 14

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 2.57 MI W JCT Mn 13 · Structure no. 81007

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 27 over US 14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 27 over US 14 in Waseca 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 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 444 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 27
CrossesUS 14
Location2.57 MI W JCT Mn 13
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates44.05815, -93.547
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2021)
Projected traffic460 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 27 over US 14 built?

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

What condition is Csah 27 over US 14 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 Csah 27 over US 14 carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 27 over US 14?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 27 over US 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.