US Bridges

CR 67 over S Br Buffalo River

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 52 · Structure no. 14534

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 67 over S Br Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 67 over S Br Buffalo River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 67
CrossesS Br Buffalo River
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 52
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates46.77554, -96.62762
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
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

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 CR 67 over S Br Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 67 over S Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 67 over S Br Buffalo River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 67 over S Br Buffalo River?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 67 over S Br Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.