US Bridges

Csah 11 over Mustinka River

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 78529

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over Mustinka River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 11 over Mustinka River in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 11
CrossesMustinka River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyTraverse County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.92189, -96.40745
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2016)
Projected traffic125 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 11 over Mustinka River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 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 11 over Mustinka River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 11 over Mustinka River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 11 over Mustinka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.