US Bridges

Csah 8 over Buffalo Creek (jd 28A)

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI N of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 65K03

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Buffalo Creek (jd 28A) is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 8 over Buffalo Creek (jd 28A) in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 8
CrossesBuffalo Creek (jd 28A)
Location1.4 MI N of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyRenville County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.81101, -94.60026
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic410 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 8 over Buffalo Creek (jd 28A) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Buffalo Creek (jd 28A) 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 8 over Buffalo Creek (jd 28A) carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Buffalo Creek (jd 28A)?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 8 over Buffalo Creek (jd 28A)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.