US Bridges

CR 54 over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Renville County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 65520

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 54 over Buffalo Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 54 over Buffalo Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 54
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyRenville County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.81681, -94.63044
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2039
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

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 CR 54 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 54 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 54 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 54 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 54 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.