US Bridges

Csah 37 over Buffalo River

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI N of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 14508

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 37 over Buffalo River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 37 over Buffalo River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 37
CrossesBuffalo River
Location2.5 MI N of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates46.9131, -96.2167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2017)
Projected traffic150 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 37 over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 37 over Buffalo River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 37 over Buffalo River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 37 over Buffalo River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 37 over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.