US Bridges

CR 65 over Buffalo Crk (end Cd 59)

Fair

Sibley County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI E of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 72J02

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65 over Buffalo Crk (end Cd 59) is a concrete culvert carrying CR 65 over Buffalo Crk (end Cd 59) in Sibley 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 65
CrossesBuffalo Crk (end Cd 59)
Location1.7 MI E of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountySibley County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.5504, -93.99087
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
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 65 over Buffalo Crk (end Cd 59) built?

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

What condition is CR 65 over Buffalo Crk (end Cd 59) 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does CR 65 over Buffalo Crk (end Cd 59) carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 65 over Buffalo Crk (end Cd 59)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 65 over Buffalo Crk (end Cd 59)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.