US Bridges

Mn 117 over Mustinka River

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT TH 27 · Structure no. 78005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 117 over Mustinka River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 117 over Mustinka River in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMn 117
CrossesMustinka River
Location0.4 MI N of JCT TH 27
RouteState Highway 117
Coordinates45.76869, -96.60499
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 117 over Mustinka River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 117 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 117 over Mustinka River carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 117 over Mustinka River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 117 over Mustinka River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.