US Bridges

CR 67 over Mustinka River

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT CR 31 · Structure no. 89914

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 67 over Mustinka River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 67 over Mustinka River in Grant County, Minnesota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 67
CrossesMustinka River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT CR 31
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyGrant County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.88336, -96.25423
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2008)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
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$186 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 67 over Mustinka River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 67 over Mustinka 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 67 over Mustinka River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 67 over Mustinka River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 67 over Mustinka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.