T 215 over S Br Buffalo River
PoorClosed to trafficClay County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT CR 67 · Structure no. L8296
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 215 over S Br Buffalo River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 215 over S Br Buffalo River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 215 over S Br Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 215 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does T 215 over S Br Buffalo River carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is T 215 over S Br Buffalo River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T 215 over S Br Buffalo River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.