US Bridges

US 75 over Buffalo River

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · In the City of Georgetow · Structure no. 14011

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,835
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Buffalo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 over Buffalo River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75
CrossesBuffalo River
LocationIn the City of Georgetow
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.07531, -96.79255
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,835 (2022)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 75 over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 over Buffalo River carry?

About 1,835 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Buffalo River?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.