US Bridges

T 183 over Buffalo Creek

Good

McLeod County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 43526

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 183 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 183 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2029. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 183
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.5 MI S of JCT TH 212
RouteCounty Highway 183
Coordinates44.70993, -94.29476
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (1992)
Projected traffic67 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 183 over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is T 183 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 183 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 183 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T 183 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.