US Bridges

T 262 over S Br Buffalo River

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. L8988

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 262 over S Br Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying T 262 over S Br Buffalo River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT 262
CrossesS Br Buffalo River
Location0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 262
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.67415, -96.60208
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1986)
Projected traffic15 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 262 over S Br Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 262 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 262 over S Br Buffalo River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 262 over S Br Buffalo River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T 262 over S Br Buffalo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.