US Bridges

T 98 over Mustinka River

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 78J10

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 98 over Mustinka River is a concrete culvert carrying T 98 over Mustinka River in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 98
CrossesMustinka River
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 98
Coordinates45.90436, -96.41465
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2001)
Projected traffic25 by 2029
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 T 98 over Mustinka River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 98 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 T 98 over Mustinka River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 98 over Mustinka River?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 98 over Mustinka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.