US Bridges

US 75 over Mustinka River

Fair

Traverse County, Minnesota · 3.7 MI S of Dumont · Structure no. 6337

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,075
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Mustinka River is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 over Mustinka River in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 75
CrossesMustinka River
Location3.7 MI S of Dumont
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates45.66422, -96.42654
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,075 (2022)
Projected traffic940 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$97 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 over Mustinka River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 75 over Mustinka River carry?

About 1,075 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Mustinka River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns US 75 over Mustinka River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.