US Bridges

Csah 27 over Straight Valley Creek

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 248 · Structure no. 95441

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 27 over Straight Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 27 over Straight Valley Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 27
CrossesStraight Valley Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 248
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates44.08574, -91.8429
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2019)
Projected traffic370 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Straight Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 27 over Straight Valley Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 27 over Straight Valley Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 27 over Straight Valley Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 27 over Straight Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.