US Bridges

CR 76 over Mustinka River

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT TH 27 · Structure no. 78533

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 76 over Mustinka River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 76 over Mustinka River in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 76
CrossesMustinka River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT TH 27
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates45.7886, -96.5489
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic76 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 76 over Mustinka River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 76 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 76 over Mustinka River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 76 over Mustinka River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 76 over Mustinka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.