US Bridges

CR 188 over S Br Buffalo River

FairPosted for load

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 84510

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 188 over S Br Buffalo River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 188 over S Br Buffalo River in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 188
CrossesS Br Buffalo River
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 188
CountyWilkin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.58713, -96.50947
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic35 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 188 over S Br Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 188 over S Br Buffalo River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 188 over S Br Buffalo River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 188 over S Br Buffalo River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 188 over S Br Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.