US Bridges

Csah 27 over Butterfield Creek

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 92679

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 27 over Butterfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 27 over Butterfield Creek in Watonwan 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 27
CrossesButterfield Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates44.04574, -94.58963
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Butterfield Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 27 over Butterfield Creek 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 Butterfield Creek carry?

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

How long is Csah 27 over Butterfield Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 27 over Butterfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.