US Bridges

Csah 9 over Mustinka River

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI NW of JCT TH 27 · Structure no. 78508

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 9 over Mustinka River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 9 over Mustinka River in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 590 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 9
CrossesMustinka River
Location0.8 MI NW of JCT TH 27
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates45.81377, -96.50877
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic590 by 2040
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 Csah 9 over Mustinka River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 9 over Mustinka River carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 9 over Mustinka River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 9 over Mustinka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.