US Bridges

T 289 over Buffalo River

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI S of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. R0217

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 289 over Buffalo River is a concrete culvert carrying T 289 over Buffalo River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 289
CrossesBuffalo River
Location2.7 MI S of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 289
Coordinates46.83645, -96.34454
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1988)
Projected traffic36 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 289 over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is T 289 over Buffalo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does T 289 over Buffalo River carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 289 over Buffalo River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 289 over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.