US Bridges

Csah 1 over Buffalo Creek

Good

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 43529

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over Buffalo Creek in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,900 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 212
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates44.76372, -94.09108
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2017)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 1 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.