Csah 28 over Buffalo River
FairClay County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 14502
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 28 over Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Csah 28 over Buffalo River in Clay 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 28 over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 28 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 28 over Buffalo River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Csah 28 over Buffalo River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 28 over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.