US Bridges

T 104 over Buffalo Creek

Good

McLeod County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 43523

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 104 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 104 over Buffalo Creek in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2029. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 104
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.0 MI N of JCT TH 212
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates44.7385, -94.4265
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (1992)
Projected traffic81 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 104 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 104 over Buffalo Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 104 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 104 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 104 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.