US Bridges

Csah 27 over Watonwan River

FairPosted for load

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of S JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 83506

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 27 over Watonwan River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 27 over Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 27
CrossesWatonwan River
Location1.0 MI N of S JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates44.06402, -94.58851
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2016)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 27 over Watonwan River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 27 over Watonwan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 27 over Watonwan River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 27 over Watonwan River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 27 over Watonwan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.