US Bridges

T 195 over Buffalo River

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 14529

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 195 over Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 195 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2029. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 195
CrossesBuffalo River
Location1.4 MI S of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 195
Coordinates46.9146, -96.1955
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (1986)
Projected traffic27 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 195 over Buffalo River built?

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

What condition is T 195 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 T 195 over Buffalo River carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 195 over Buffalo River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 195 over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.