Mn 22 over Buffalo Creek
FairSibley County, Minnesota · 11.1 MI N of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 72004
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,441
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 22 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mn 22 over Buffalo Creek in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 1,441 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 22 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 22 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 22 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,441 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mn 22 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 22 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.