T 76 over Buffalo River
PoorClosed to trafficClay County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. L8275
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 76 over Buffalo River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 76 over Buffalo River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 T 76 over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 76 over 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does T 76 over Buffalo River carry?
About 9 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 76 over Buffalo River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T 76 over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.