US Bridges

Csah 23 over Buffalo River

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 14519

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,056
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Buffalo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 23 over Buffalo River in Clay 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 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 1,056 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesBuffalo River
Location1.2 MI S of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates46.85945, -96.40724
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,056 (2022)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 23 over Buffalo River built?

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

What condition is Csah 23 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Buffalo River carry?

About 1,056 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Buffalo River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.