US 10 over S Br Buffalo R
PoorClay County, Minnesota · 6.0 MI W of JCT TH 9 · Structure no. 5854
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,105
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 10 over S Br Buffalo R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 10 over S Br Buffalo R in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,105 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 46 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 10 over S Br Buffalo R built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is US 10 over S Br Buffalo R in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US 10 over S Br Buffalo R carry?
About 8,105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 10 over S Br Buffalo R?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 10 over S Br Buffalo R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.