US Bridges

Mn 9 over Mustinka River

Good

Grant County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 26011

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 9 over Mustinka River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 9 over Mustinka River in Grant 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesMn 9
CrossesMustinka River
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates45.88704, -96.21349
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 9 over Mustinka River built?

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

What condition is Mn 9 over Mustinka River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 9 over Mustinka River carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Mn 9 over Mustinka River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 9 over Mustinka River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.