US Bridges

Mn 62 over Des Moines River

Fair

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 17002

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,533
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over Des Moines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over Des Moines River in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,533 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 62
CrossesDes Moines River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT TH 71
RouteState Highway 62
CountyCottonwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.86238, -95.11926
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,533 (2022)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 62 over Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 62 over Des Moines River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 62 over Des Moines River carry?

About 2,533 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over Des Moines River?

The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over Des Moines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.