Mn 15 over Buffalo Creek
FairMcLeod County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI N of Brownton · Structure no. 43009
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,654
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 15 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 15 over Buffalo Creek in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,654 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 15 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 15 over Buffalo Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 15 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 3,654 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Mn 15 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 15 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.