US Bridges

Csah 27 over Creek from Jd 2

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of County Line · Structure no. 83J03

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 27 over Creek from Jd 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 27 over Creek from Jd 2 in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 27
CrossesCreek from Jd 2
Location0.6 MI N of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates43.85622, -94.61937
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2016)
Projected traffic1,400 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 Creek from Jd 2 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 27 over Creek from Jd 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 27 over Creek from Jd 2 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 27 over Creek from Jd 2?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Csah 27 over Creek from Jd 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.