I 94 over S Br Buffalo R
FairClay County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI E of JCT TH 336 · Structure no. 14803
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 516 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,124
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 94 over S Br Buffalo R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over S Br Buffalo R in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,124 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2042. The structure is 516 ft (157.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 94 over S Br Buffalo R built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 94 over S Br Buffalo R in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does I 94 over S Br Buffalo R carry?
About 9,124 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I 94 over S Br Buffalo R?
The structure is 516 ft (157.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 94 over S Br Buffalo R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.