US Bridges

Csah 27 over Bear Creek

Good

Winona County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT TH 248 · Structure no. 85578

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 27 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 27 over Bear Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 27
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.5 MI S of JCT TH 248
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates44.07411, -91.85924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2039
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 27 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 27 over Bear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 27 over Bear Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 27 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 27 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.