US Bridges

Csah 52 over S Br Buffalo River

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI SE of Sabin · Structure no. 5853

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,182
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 52 over S Br Buffalo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 52 over S Br Buffalo River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,182 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 52
CrossesS Br Buffalo River
Location1.0 MI SE of Sabin
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.76673, -96.63715
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,182 (2021)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2041
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$367 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 52 over S Br Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 52 over S Br Buffalo River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 52 over S Br Buffalo River carry?

About 2,182 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 52 over S Br Buffalo River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 52 over S Br Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.