US Bridges

T 93 over Mustinka River

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT CSAH14 · Structure no. 78524

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 93 over Mustinka River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 93 over Mustinka River in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 93
CrossesMustinka River
Location1.3 MI N of JCT CSAH14
RouteCounty Highway 93
Coordinates45.83561, -96.46944
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2013)
Projected traffic49 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 T 93 over Mustinka River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 93 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T 93 over Mustinka River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is T 93 over Mustinka River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 93 over Mustinka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.