US Bridges

T 676 over Buffalo River

Fair

Becker County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 03504

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 676 over Buffalo River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 676 over Buffalo River in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 676
CrossesBuffalo River
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 676
Coordinates46.94851, -96.09084
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1969)
Projected traffic12 by 2029
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 676 over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 676 over Buffalo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 676 over Buffalo River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 676 over Buffalo River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 676 over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.