US Bridges

CR 62 over Sandy River

Good

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI W of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 01524

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 62 over Sandy River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 62 over Sandy River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR 62
CrossesSandy River
Location1.4 MI W of JCT TH 65
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates46.66651, -93.34729
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 62 over Sandy River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 62 over Sandy 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 62 over Sandy River carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 62 over Sandy River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 62 over Sandy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.