US Bridges

CR 94 over Buffalo River

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 14553

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 94 over Buffalo River is a concrete slab carrying CR 94 over Buffalo River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 94
CrossesBuffalo River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 94
Coordinates46.96318, -96.66168
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2009)
Projected traffic49 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 94 over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 94 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 94 over Buffalo River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 94 over Buffalo River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 94 over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.