US Bridges

T 128 over Buffalo River

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 14J48

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 128 over Buffalo River is a concrete culvert carrying T 128 over Buffalo River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 128
CrossesBuffalo River
Location0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 128
Coordinates46.89159, -96.57566
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2000)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 128 over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 128 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does T 128 over Buffalo River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 128 over Buffalo River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 128 over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.