T 31 over S Br Buffalo River
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. L8228
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 31 over S Br Buffalo River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 31 over S Br Buffalo River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2029. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 31 over S Br Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 31 over S Br Buffalo River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does T 31 over S Br Buffalo River carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 31 over S Br Buffalo River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns T 31 over S Br Buffalo River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.