T 27 over Le Sueur River
FairWaseca County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT CR 63 · Structure no. 81527
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 1994 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 27 over Le Sueur River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 27 over Le Sueur River in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 27 over Le Sueur River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 27 over Le Sueur 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 2023.
How much traffic does T 27 over Le Sueur River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is T 27 over Le Sueur River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns T 27 over Le Sueur River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.